The things we keep close to our hearts
And in return reluctant to part
Are only things after all
And a reminder when we hear the call

That we begin our lives with only a breath
And leave this world totally bereft
Of all the things we have collected
But if we truly live are rejected

So how do we define what we keep
From material things that we seek
To fill in gaps of good times past
Holding memories in our hearts

But if we free ourselves of our worldly things
And really live life that experience brings
Isn’t that what life’s about after all
Live it to the maximum and be enthralled