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Even the Wise and Peaceable Are Fools

My brother is young and says, “I’m wise for my years…” My sister is younger and says, “I’m peaceful for my age…” I am the eldest and say nothing… They quarrel… And quarrel… And quarrel… Then I said “Peace never lasts And the wise can be fools You both made each other A tool to each other’s fool…”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 7/15/2009 12:40:00 PM
Thats kids for you>>James
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Date: 7/11/2009 11:24:00 AM
Clara, wonderfully shaped. It has all the feelings of a proverb and that is what makes it work. The simple statement and the closure allow the reader to think and fill in their own meaning. Whilst you may have intended a particular meaning I think that you avoid preaching. A lovely poem that is worth revisiting.
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Date: 7/10/2009 10:29:00 AM
Love's wisdom, Clara, Your poems are like a breath of heaven, from Love's Heir! Godly power love to you! Moses
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