A dollar here, a dollar there,
Money can be quite rare,
But don't let it bring you despair,
For there are other things to care.

Like religion, which is dear,
It teaches us right from wrong,
And promises a place up there,
In heaven, where we all belong.

Death is something we can't ignore,
It's a fact of life we all must face,
But if we live with love and more,
Our souls will find a better place.

And if we do wrong, there's hell,
A place where bad deeds are repaid,
But let's choose to do good and well,
And not fear the price to be paid.

Medicine can make us strong,
It helps us when we're feeling low,
And keeps us healthy all year long,
So we can grow and learn and glow.

Remember these things, my little friend,
And let them guide you every day,
For they'll help you until the very end,
And keep you on the right pathway.

Reflections

1. What is the poem trying to teach us about the importance of religion and morality?
2. How does the poem suggest we can prepare for the inevitability of death?
3. What does the poem say about the importance of doing good deeds?
4. How does medicine help us to stay healthy, and why is it important?
5. What do you think the poem means when it talks about heaven and hell, and how do these ideas relate to the rest of the poem?