wealth

I am a shadow
of who I was -
   yet richer for having been

Wealth

do not limit yourself
to the life in your mind,
open it;
experience your surroundings,
seek out the good;

give others a chance,
find they are more
than your assumptions,
give them the opportunity
to surprise -
and let yourself be surprised -

open yourself
to their stories -
listen,
hear them -
capture more wealth
than you had ever dreamed
for having let them in