Let Me Not Die A Rich Man Death Poem by Okim Otu

Let Me Not Die A Rich Man Death

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Let me not die a rich man death,
Let me not breathe my last breath
Surrounded by pretenders
Most of whom I'm their lender
Though they're crying
Their heart remain aloof
I'm in pain dying
Yet mocked under my roof

Let me not leave behind; castles admirers crave
Yet weeping helplessly to my grave,
Let me not die with a will full of assets
But a heart full of regrets,
Let me not breathe my last breath
Amidst those whose tears also kill my soul,
Let me not die a rich man death
Let me find rest for my soul.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
'Rich man' is used in this poem to mean someone who is financially okay but spiritually empty. It's not intended to malign richies.
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