Material World Poem by John Burns

In the realm of glitter and gold, we find our hearts ensnared,
Chasing shadows of affluence, a relentless pursuit declared.
The more we grasp, the less we hold, a paradox profound,
Material chains, tightly bound, in possessions we are drowned.

The clock ticks on, relentless, in its unforgiving pace,
As we amass our treasures, in this never-ending race.
But with each gain, a loss unseen, serenity slips away,
Stress and frustration take the lead, as peace begins to sway.

A carousel of desires, spinning faster with each turn,
Yearning for the next big thing, a cycle of concern.
Yet in this whirlwind of wants, a whisper calls us near,
A message from the depths of life, if only we could hear.

"Detach, let go, step back, " it says, "and you will find your peace,
In simplicity and gratitude, your stress will find release."

The glimmer of the world may fade, but a new light will arise,
Illuminating the path of calm, under the open skies.

So step back from the carousel, and watch it from afar,
Embrace the art of letting go, and be at peace with where you are.

The true meaning of life, you'll find, is not in things we hold,
But in moments of serenity, and stories yet untold.

In connections and in kindness, in the beauty of the earth,
In the music of existence, we find our truest worth.

So release the chains of want, and let your spirit soar,
In the freedom of detachment, find peace forevermore.