Power and money

The world seems to belong
to those having money.
But where did the money come from?

Very often, the money is all but clean.
It was earned in ways that hurt
people and Nature.
It was earned in ways that are violence.

It may not be visible, but that kind of money
gets people nowhere really.

The world really belongs to those
being and doing peace.
Peace is based on acts that respect
people and Nature.

It may not be visible, but peace
gets people very far indeed.

Those that think they have power
because they have money,
are often mistaken and led into
believing money can buy anything.

Money cannot buy integrity and honesty,
both requirements to be someone.
Someone in the eyes of Peace.
Someone worth more than money
could ever buy.

Spending energy on doing peace
is worth endlessly more than
spending energy on acquiring money.