But taking stock
implies your barn
holds much goods
you need thick accounting books
don't miss any item
assess the worth of each
with utmost care
allow for wear and tear
(depreciation that is)
the aim:  profit-maximisation
business people can't afford
to slack.  Done!  great satisfaction!

As for me,  no material goods
come into play---I have nothing
and what I mean by stock-taking
is simply this:  my life-evaluating
as I move towards trying
to find purpose and meaning
I could never take anything
when I own nothing
and as I'm writing
the following
a voice within me
is prompting:
be happy and content
you are not in the pursuit
of money-making.

Don't be taken aback
I'm taking a step backward
why? you asked? Simple:
I'm not ready to move forward

for it's costly and could be ruinous
to find myself stranded or in situations perilously awkward
life is not as easy as taking a drink or walk
nor as lighting a cigarette and least about being rewarded.