Possessions speak to us all day long.

That book you purchased

But have never read

Says

“Read me!”

And the empty shelf 

Says “fill me up with more.”

Some possessions warm and nurture

While others distract, dissuade, and even harm.

If we are not careful, the things we own

Can siphon off our strength.

Or they can build us up,

Make us better.

So choose carefully what you own

And don’t be afraid of letting go

Of a thing 

When it no longer serves 

The purpose for which it was purchased.