I used to work for pennies
Amazed to see a pound
I thought that I’d made it
With the riches I had found
A million was the biggest
Number that ever existed
Until capitalism ran amok
And growth could not be resisted
Next came the billions
Followed by trillions more
What’s the next big number
And what’s it needed for?
I moved to another country
With an exchange rate that was fair
And the way they counted money
I could be a multi-millionaire
26th Nov 2025 – Shared with dVerse 1-2-3 Go!
Gratitude Journal
I am so happy and grateful for my willingness and determination to work hard yesterday without complaint. I have inner strength now that I didn’t have before.
1994ever 
Great take on the prompt 🙌
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Thanks Ange 🙏
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You are welcome
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I like your play on numbers! Inflations shoots number values all to pieces. You will be a millionaire soon! :>)
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Where I live, I already am. It’s all relative though. Cheers Dwight 🙏
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:>)
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For some, nothing is ever enough.
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‘nothing is ever enough’ has a nice oxymoron feel to it. 🙏
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Millions still count, but it will rarely change a life with our currency.
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I enjoyed this Shaun! And heartily agree.
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Thanks Catherin 🙏
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Shaun, I am sick to death of the numbers of excess that seem to have us stuck like mice on glue traps. This stands out for me in your poem:
What’s the next big numberAnd what’s it needed for?
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I’m with you there Lisa 👍
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