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 livlihood.
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 2011

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January 23, 2012 at 3:23 AM
Inspirational with a touch of wisdom. Enjoyed !!
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January 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Thanks so much Debra. Gload you liked it. God Bless, JB
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December 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Wow! Fantastic one I have read now. It's clean write of thoughts related with life. Nice, my friend. God always help you. bl
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December 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Thanks so much bl. Glad you liked it so much. God Bless, JB
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December 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Life can be so complex, and one should learn from one's mistakes, many don't. i like this Judy, such wisdom you have. harry
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December 29, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Thanks so much my friend. Glad you liked it so much. You honor me with such kind praise. God Bless, JB
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December 28, 2011 at 6:34 AM
An awesome poem containing words of wisdom. I am impressed. -Mohammad
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December 28, 2011 at 6:49 AM
Thank you so much Mohammad. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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December 28, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Love the word play and the good advice. We're all in the business of life, just that it's too short for so much to learn.
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December 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM
Thanks bunches John. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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