I'd rather be 

penniless but happy,

than overflowing with 

riches but miserable.

Much better off alone,

than surrounded by sharks

in a sea of bad company.

I'd rather be a starving artist, 

with no money for his next meal,

than withering away in a career 

where my disappointment 

cannot be concealed.

Better to be grateful 

with the little I have,

instead of blessed 

but oblivious;

no other outcome

could be quite as sad.