Fortunate Me

Fortunate Me

I think when’s it going to be my turn, while I sit here with ticket in hand.
As I watch those little balls dropping down I think it would really be grand.
But alas they are not my numbers that show up on the screen.
Am I full of envy? Yes, my face is a definite shade of green.

It doesn’t have to be millions I’m not the greedy kind.
But if I won a few thousand, I really wouldn’t mind.
You guessed it! I’m talking about Lotto that in my mind plants dreams.
But the odds are not in my favour it’s not yet my turn  it seems.

But then I sit and ponder what would I do with it if I won.
I would like the chance to find out, I’m sure it would be fun.
Of course I would help my children to make a better life.
To help with the bills of everyday living that can get them into strife.

We could have one big family holiday where we could spend all day,
Seeing sites and having time on the beach, where the grandkids all could play..
No expense spared I would foot the bill we could have whatever we choose.
In the evening I could play the pokies, wouldn’t matter if I lose.

But then I stop and think to myself our life is not so bad.
Would we be any happier if lots of money we had!
If you have good health and enough to eat you are rich beyond compare.
Just think of the poor people in the world, imagine that’s you, if you dare.

I will keep on buying a ticket I can dream of the day when I win.
But my thoughts of unfortunate people! Being wealthy is just a sin.
Money is meant to be shared around not only for the fortunate few.
So, if I won a lot of money I know what I would do.

I would donate some to different causes, especially to find a cancer cure.
That would be a wonderful blessing of that I’m really sure..
So be kind lady luck come smile on me to make my dreams come true.
I promise I will donate to charity, if I have a little help from you

Written by Marie Hindmarsh

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Marie Hindmarsh

I'm a 74 years young. I was born in Chelmsford Essex where my mother was evacuated to during the war. But I grew up in West Ham London so its fair to say I'm a Cockney and proud of it. My husband suggested that we should relocate to New Zealand which I was very reluctant to do but I'm now so pleased we did in 1973, I just love this country. I live in Auckland city which is surrounded by beautiful beaches. I have a daughter Beverley and two sons Paul & Robert.. Between them they have given me eight grandchildren between 6 years to 28 years old. I also have a great granddaughter whom I adore. I lost my husband and best friend Peter in 2010 so now live alone. I have always enjoyed hand crafts and recently with a friend started a group called Knocker Knitter NZ. We knit them for women who unfortunately have had to have a mastectomy. These are an alternative to the prosthetic ones. We have been in the news paper and from that now have a large group of ladies knitting them for us to supply to the breast clinics around the country We have also encouraged people in other parts of NZ to start their own group. Its overwhelming that since we started in February the response has been fantastic. I wrote my first poem 20 years ago then didn't write any others till I started again about 3 years ago. I really enjoy writing poems about my life over the years which I'm pleased to say many people enjoy As long as they do I will carry on writing them when I'm not knitting?

Latest posts by Marie Hindmarsh (see all)

• Looking To the Future - May 22, 2015
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• Fortunate Me - April 21, 2014