Fool Me Not
I was fooled then, and so devastated
Since such person was whom I respected…
How deceived was I that I invested
Blessings I believed, but turned as wasted!
Now, from being fooled, I moved on to claim
God’s grace that I can possess without shame
I trust the Sovereign Guide midst the fool’s blame
To shield me from the lure of scam’s name-game.
Today, my child, receive my stern warning...
Fool me once and lose my trust worth winning
Do what’s right from the very beginning
Since being true is virtuous training.
When you fool me, you want me to be sad
And doing so actually makes me mad
I pray that you would grow as a good lad
Who lets the Lord smile, and be indeed glad!
Fool not me, your teacher who knows your tricks
It’s hard for you to kick against the pricks
Learn from my experience for your life’s fix
Which my parents taught me when I was six.
Fool me, but you’ll soon be caught with your lies
Be careful with your own tongue that denies
Take note: telling the truth earns you a price
Peace of mind along with conscience that’s wise*.
*Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
August 18, 2018
7th place, "Fool Me Once" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brenda Chiri; judged on 9/3/2018.
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