Though I'm poor to human eyes,
Really I am rich and wise.
Every tiny flower I shed
Leaves a heart~shaped purse instead.
In each purse is wealth indeed~
Every coin a living seed,
Sow the seed upon the earth~
Living plants shall spring to birth.
Silly people's purses hold
Lifeless silver, clinking gold;
But you cannot grow a pound
From a farthing in the ground
Money may become a curse:
Give me then my Shepherd's Purse