The Real Riches – Poem by Danna Faulds

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My wealth is wonder.
True abundance is the
delight I feel on summer
nights as fireflies rise
from the grass and Orion
strides across the sky.
I measure my wealth
in birdseed and hummingbird feeders,
in the number of purple
morning glories the vines
on the back deck produce.
Inner light, divine connection,
self-expression, love -
these are the real riches of my life.

~ "The Real Riches"taken from What's True Here - New poems and other writings by Danna Faulds

31 responses to “The Real Riches – Poem by Danna Faulds”

  1. And they do speak a powerful language Val…that stir in our hearts when we see and feel those wonders. Thank you for the share kind lady ๐Ÿค—โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™

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    1. Thank you dear Mark ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’›

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  2. Ah, yes…. ๐Ÿ’•

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  3. Yes, indeed. The riches of my life, for which I am deeply grateful. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’œ

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    1. Thank you Carrie ๐Ÿ’ž

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  4. Lovely verse and reminders. Thanks Val. ๐Ÿต๏ธ

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    1. Thank you Bard ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’›

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    2. You are a bit of a Bard Brad ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. ๐Ÿ˜‹. Thanks Val. My bard has been quiet.

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  5. Thank you for the beautiful share, Val. ๐Ÿ’›

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    1. Thank you Michelle ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’–

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  6. Just so, Val.

    Beautiful.

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    1. โœจ๐Ÿ’โœจ๐Ÿฅฐ

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  7. Love the poem!

    Here’s to our inner light and divine connection . . . and paying attention to the whispers of spirit and intuition.

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    1. Thanks Nancy ๐Ÿ’Taking time to tune and connect with Source/Spirit is the way of the light. These times call for special attention to this and the peace that is there. Shine on ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿปโœจ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿปโœจ๐Ÿ’–

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  8. Such lovely words, thank you ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’

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    1. Thank you so much Michelle ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’

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  9. Beautiful poem, Val, and this is a good reminder.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

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    1. Thanks so much ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’–

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  10. I am very rich, indeed. In fact, only yesterday a hummingbird stopped by while I was reading on my front porch and winged winged winged in front of me, than gave a humming chatter (very distinctive) and I suddenly got that much wealthier.

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    1. How delightful ๐Ÿ’

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  11. Thanks for sharing this lovely poem by Danna Faulds, Val. A great reminder to open our eyes and hearts and embrace all that we have.

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    1. Thanks so much Jet ๐Ÿ’

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  12. I was breathing in that true wealth, as I read each line Val, thank you for the poetry share by Danna Faulds..
    Wishing you a beautiful weekend xx โค ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฆ‹

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    1. Thank you so much Sue ๐Ÿ’žbreathe easy my friend. xoxo

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      1. Have a peaceful Sunday Val xx

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  13. Such simple linesโ€”yet they carry galaxies. โ€œMy wealth is wonderโ€ isnโ€™t sentiment; itโ€™s root-level truth. The real riches arenโ€™t currency or accomplishment, but the silent blessings: a fireflyโ€™s flight, hummingbirds at dawn, the quiet pull of connection and expression.

    This poem is a gentle altar to abundanceโ€”one not counted in gold, but felt in the body and belonging. Thank you for reminding us that true wealth is always present if our hearts pause long enough to notice.

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    1. Beautifully said. Thank you ๐Ÿ’ž

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  14. Nothing better than understanding where the true riches of life can be found… a beautiful poem! Wonderful post, Val, and thanks for introducing me to this poem.

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    1. Thank you Randall๐Ÿ’ May you continue to capture those riches in your work and keep sharing ๐Ÿ™

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