The Wealth of Nothing
Elizabeth Devereux
1934 to 2023
Track 1
Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. You can also use the up (↑) and down (↓) arrows to move a line one place at a time, or the top (⇑) and bottom (⇓) arrows to move a line directly to the top or bottom. 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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Each scrap and fragment tells a tale
When belly's empty, heart is full
Of riches found beyond the pale
Of possibility from dearth
Just air and lint, a kingdom's worth
No tax on breath, no rent on sky
In having naught, I've found it all
In empty pockets, freedom rings
Hunger sharpens wit and sight
Cardboard palace, newspaper throne
Of dreams that poverty can't cull
No coins to weigh, no purse that swings
The richest view costs not a dime
Stars shine brighter in the night
A realm of cast-offs, all my own
Wealth in spirit, standing tall
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