TOTAL SUM

high
price
tuition
for life
lost
found
cost
doubled down
steps from
the ditch
never felt
so rich
all i
sought
couldn't be
bought
don't have
a dime
money can't
buy time
don't suffer
sticker shock
spare change
on the clock
happiness
priceless
cashing in
on passion
not
fond
of stocks
and bonds
hung up
on dollars
rock stars
or scholars
life's debts
don't make
a dent
fulfillment
pays the
rent
big
spender
on artistic
endeavor
freedom's
cheap
no possessions
to keep
no material
curse
worth
to disperse
kingdom
comes
with
total sum
stories
told
from the
soul
turn brass
into gold