Taking Care of Business

There are things one must do in this world to survive,
If one's to get through this life and contrive,
Not to lean on the goodness of those that we love,
And expect them to put our own welfare above,

The things that they need for their own livelihood.
One prepares for one's future as everyone should.
A rebel is one who ignores all the rules,
And looks on the wise as sheep and as fools,

For deciding to follow a straight, narrow path,
And steer clear of trouble and clean up their act,
For in making decisions you decide your own fate,
And trial and error brings wisdom too late.

You'll lose in the long run unless you can learn,
Your mistakes must be paid for and honor is earned,
When you take care of business and keep your nose clean,
And follow the rules 'stead of fighting the reigns.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 2/21/2022 9:54:00 PM
In my favorites Judy, amen and amen. Good advice <3
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Date: 2/2/2022 9:54:00 AM
This is good advice Judy but some people never do learn. Hope all is well your way. It has been so cold this winter. Just getting over the virus and the second day of feeling better. love phyl
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Date: 1/26/2022 10:13:00 AM
Hi Judy this is such a wise poem, and a clever forewarning to many in this world. You are an excellent poetess my friend, I enjoy your poems so very much. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/25/2022 6:21:00 PM
Hello Judy ... people should stop, think of consequences before action. Another wise poem from you Judy - Lindsay
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Judy Ball
Date: 5/3/2022 3:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/24/2022 1:26:00 PM
A fool will never learn. A "Wonderful write. I will need to reread the Proverbs you have listed. Thanks for the list. Have a blessed day/week..............
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Judy Ball
Date: 1/24/2022 5:16:00 PM
Thank you so much Paula. Proverbs is my favorite book. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/24/2022 4:58:00 AM
Good advice but some people don't lean toward taking good advice. I enjoyed reading this one today. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
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Date: 1/24/2022 5:12:00 PM
Thank you so much Sara. God Bless, JB
Date: 1/24/2022 1:44:00 AM
Very well argued, the fools think they are wise.
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Date: 1/24/2022 2:59:00 AM
Thank you so much Victor. The Book of Proverbs speaks volumes on fools and foolishness. Proverbs chapters 4 to 7 tells lots about it. Also chapters 25 to 31 are full of it. Proverbs is my favorite Book because of all the life lessons that can be learned there. God Bless, JB
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