The Golden Sieve

Having mind like a sieve is not always so bad For discernment in life is a gift Information jams can cause a Teutonic shift. For some, winnowing facts is a hard thing to do Whether used for retention or letting things through A good sieve has a value like ‘greater jihad.’ Though we meet our rejection sometimes with a frown We should trust in the service it brings For rejection is tied to invisible strings That like harbingers portend some problem withheld Or a misunderstanding that must be dispelled Before peaceful ways can be restored to a town. In both love and in life we should let failure go, And the lessons learned taken in stride Clear the decks and make ready to sail with the tide If your loyalty to the KISS law remains true You will find you’ve less reason than most to be blue. And your ego in life won’t be most of the show.. Brian Johnston May 5, 2015 Poet’s Notes: The KISS principle is an acronym for "Keep It Simple Stupid."