E Pluribus Unum (One From Many)

Coins are usually made of copper
and other elements
such as zinc and nickel
Paper money is made of one part linen
and three parts cotton
Red and blue synthetic fibers
of various lengths
are distributed evenly
throughout the single
Before World War I
these fibers were made of silk
A one dollar bill
has the life expectancy
of twenty-two months
It costs five cents to make it
Or sometimes
if you're just really talented
and listen with all of your heart
people will just give it to you