Interlocking Rubáiyát. the Wonderful Wizard
Have you heard the story, "The Wizard Of Oz"?
A wonderful wizard they said that he was,
But all that he was, was a travelling man.
No hero, no magical guy, he had flaws.
However, he reckoned that, since time began,
We all needed miracles in our life's plan,
And so when four characters came to his place
He said, "Do these difficult tasks, if you can!"
They accomplished his missions with ease and with grace.
The wizard rewarded them all, face to face.
Each one wished for something they already had,
So their prizes were fun to award and embrace.
The Scarecrow, who thought that a brain he might add,
Was most intellectual, the cleverest lad.
The Tin Man, who was most compassionate of all,
Believed he had no heart, and that made him sad.
The lion, who thought that his courage was small,
Was the one who eventually won every brawl.
And Dorothy, wanting to get her home back
Knew there?s no place like it, with wisdom of Saul.
The wizard acknowledged their gifts (though a quack),
Then each one could recognize they did not lack
Their attributes, which were abundant inside,
And this gave them all a tremendous great craik.
So believe, when your light under bushels you hide,
And to gurus you turn, seeking some wise old guide,
Find your wisdom within and let that be your cause.
Or, like Dorothy, click those red heels side to side!
craik, an Irish word, is pronounced "crack" and means a happy feeling.
Copyright © Ingrid Collins | Year Posted 2008
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