The Lesson of Things

Downsize from house to van, and you give alot away.
Downsize from van to backpack, and you give more away.
Imagine the warmth of a hat when it’s -45 degrees.
Find a cute hat sitting in a tree on your walk home.
Think how nice a healthy breakfast would be,
instead of the donut you can really afford.
Have strangers insist on taking their change…
while you’re smiling at how broke you are,
because you gave it all away.
Go home and find your wardrobe quadrupled.
Wonder what you’re supposed to do,
with all the love surging through you.
Money, money, money.
Or love, love, love.
You end up with all the same things.
It’s time to downsize again,
consider the lessons learned
through the little things.


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