John Wilowski Poet Rhyme

Ignorant Time

IGNORANT TIME

I went up before a judge because it is a crime
to be at all ignorant in this place and time.
I was living evidence and the judge he saw this too
so I awaited his decision as to what he planned to do.
He said "This is my verdict" with a very solemn look
"I hereby sentence you to a year of reading books"
I said "Judge we've got a problem, though it's guilty that I plead
in no way can I do the time because I cannot read."
'then it's back to school with you' he said 'and I don't care
if you have to spend the rest of life in there.'
I said 'Judge I will do anything that this court deems fit
but it was in that very place I became illiterate!'

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Wendy Rycroft October 18, 2015 at 10:51 AM Very Good xxx Wendy John Wilowski October 18, 2015 at 11:05 AM Thank you Wendy

Cona Adams March 20, 2015 at 11:22 AM True, so true. In our day, you didn't get passed on up the ladder if you didn't do the work. Today, they crank them out, regardless.

Lucilla Carrillo May 20, 2012 at 6:43 PM This is one good write Jojn. I plan to read more of your poetry. Lucilla

Carol Sunshine Brown May 18, 2012 at 4:19 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you John. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol John Wilowski May 18, 2012 at 7:04 AM Carol, thank you so much. I have a new garden to walk through everyday and see the bloom. John