Written for Doors of Destiny 3 - Gold - The Yellow Door. The key song in the novel. A song about investing in the things that last. Based on Matt 6:19-20
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Story behind the song
This song is the key focal point of the novel, Doors of Destiny 3 - The Yellow Door. A song about investing in eternal treasures that don't tarnish or fade. Shelley Shakleman learns an important lesson in this book about seeking after treasure and importance. Near the end of the book she triggers Jester the Myna, who sings this song to her, giving her something serious to think about.
Lyrics
When I was young, and everything new
My mother told me
What Im now telling you:
Dont seek after treasure
For youll find when youre old
That youll never have, never have
Enough of that silver and gold.
Invest in the things that dont tarnish or fade
For the moth and the rust
Leave the treasure decayed,
Invest time in a loved one, love in a friend
And theyll be a treasure
Youll find that you keep in the end.
Silver and gold, sparkle in a birds eye
But they tarnish, you know as
The years pass you by
They make cold, hard companions,
And they make themselves wings
And they fly away, fly away
Whether youre paupers or kings!
Invest in the things that dont tarnish or fade
For the moth and the rust
Leave the treasure decayed,
Invest time in a loved one, love in a friend
And theyll be a treasure
Youll find that you keep in the end.
Love, and time spent, with family and friends
They always return with
Some rich dividends,
You will find when you give time,
Youll have more to give,
And youll treasure them, treasure them
Treasure each moment you live!
Invest in the things that dont tarnish or fade
For the moth and the rust
Leave the treasure decayed,
Invest time in a loved one, love in a friend
And theyll be a treasure
Youll find that you keep in the end.