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A Word To The Wise

Often people do things that later they can see,
It would have been much better if they had let it be.

Sometimes people say things that others shouldn't hear.
Before putting mouth in motion the brain should be in gear.

Sometimes people want things they really can't afford,
But they buy it anyway instead of working toward,

Some preset goal they may have and really can't neglect,
But because they can't say NO they get it in the neck.

Sometimes we are they enemy that we must fight against.
It's good to learn some self control and gain some common sense.

Always do to others as you'd have them do to you,
And always speak the same to them as you'd have them speak to you.

If there's something that you know try not to repeat it.
Repetition is a shame to everyone who speaks it.

If there's something that you want save up till you can buy it.
Don't spend money you don't have, hear me well I've tried it.

Don't waste time treading water that's way above your head.
Listen well, remember these words that I have said.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/19/2021 8:14:00 AM
Judy dear friend, this is excellent, such everyday common sense you have put into a message of poetic charm - we should heed your wise words always, but sometimes we slip up, well I speak for myself - love this poem. take care always. Hugs, blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 9/18/2021 6:36:00 AM
WoW! Judy, You have penned some wise words and great advice. This poem is applicable to all that welcome your advice. Thanks. :-)Alexis Soupmail
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/18/2021 11:31:00 AM
Thank you so much Alexis. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/15/2021 12:59:00 PM
Good advice to young and the old also those in between. I enjoyed reading this one today. It has good rhyme, rhythm and flow. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 9/18/2021 11:20:00 AM
Thank you so much Sara. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/14/2021 5:03:00 PM
Hello Judy ... very good advice indeed. All that's needed now is more people to heed it - thank you Judy - Lindsay
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/15/2021 6:55:00 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/13/2021 11:41:00 AM
A beautifully written poem, one that is thought-provoking to consider; hugs and warm wishes to you.
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/13/2021 3:38:00 PM
Thank you so much Lasaad. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/13/2021 11:39:00 AM
Love this, Judy! These are the things kids need to hear over and over. Don’t teach kids strife. Teach them to get along in life.
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/13/2021 3:34:00 PM
I totally agree. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/13/2021 10:53:00 AM
Very profound and thought-provoking couplets, dearest Judy! One should meditate on them. Hugs xxx
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/13/2021 11:27:00 AM
Thanks so much Demetrios. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/13/2021 10:01:00 AM
Full of wisdom Judy, plenty to think about and take on board. Tom
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Date: 9/13/2021 11:27:00 AM
Thanks so much Tom. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/13/2021 9:00:00 AM
This is great advice. So many care not what they do or say and often bring tragedy upon others. Hugs.
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/13/2021 9:45:00 AM
So true. Thanks so much Victor. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/13/2021 8:37:00 AM
Many of your lines ring true to me, and I can see the wise heart behind this message dear poet friend, Thank you for sharing, may you have a blessed day Judy :)
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Date: 9/13/2021 8:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Mystic Rose. God Bless, JB
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