The Wealth of Nothing
Elizabeth Devereux
1934 to 2023
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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Of dreams that poverty can't cull
No coins to weigh, no purse that swings
Wealth in spirit, standing tall
Just air and lint, a kingdom's worth
Cardboard palace, newspaper throne
In empty pockets, freedom rings
No tax on breath, no rent on sky
In having naught, I've found it all
Of riches found beyond the pale
Each scrap and fragment tells a tale
Stars shine brighter in the night
The richest view costs not a dime
Hunger sharpens wit and sight
When belly's empty, heart is full
Of possibility from dearth
A realm of cast-offs, all my own