Lessons In Life

Some of the benefits of life
are to be able to use what we have learnt
stuffed full of knowledge so rife
some of which when we find usage get us burnt

Although most of us will encounter some strife
a few lucky ones choose wisely remaining unburnt
treasuring the wildlife while avoiding the lowlife
once a wife is chosen things have to be relearnt

One night to be awoken to cries of go get the midwife
eight miles I ran as it was dark I did not get sunburnt
I fetched the midwife who bent my ear with her strife
said by now I should be wise and why had I not learnt

Safely home the wails grew in pitch and were so rife
I was living in fear that things that should be weren't
and deadly aware of what could go wrong ushering in afterlife
so now my life I have revalued learning all that needs to be relearnt

once again spelling are British English which often differ from American English
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mcdaid Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 12:55 PM
excellently penned piece linda really enjoyed
Devnath  Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM
You are absolutely true I agree cent percent. Certain experience what is got earlier if forgot then that thing is needed to be relearnt again. One thing is sure that we generally forget due to emotions of soft heart. So pain after pain is must to undergo. Beautifully expressed and mastered the expression. Loved always, my friend,bl .
Kendrick Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 5:50 AM
Enjoyed reading your work..Creatively crafted..Thanks for stopping by..Your comments are valuable..Sara
Hamilton Avatar
September 22, 2013 at 6:48 AM
hi Sara ty for reading and review have a super day Shadow x smile
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