When My Words Are More Than Heard

WHEN MY WORDS ARE MORE THAN HEARD

 When my words act as proverbs
When my verbs are heard.
When the simple become wise
When my people listen to reason
And no longer follow folly.
When my adjectives invoke action, 
Instead of reaction.
When young eyes are opened 
To the riddles of the wise.
When a mother's words are adhered to. 
When exhortations, means more than mere suggestions!
Recognizing it as a calling forth, a coming near.
Till' those who have ears will no longer hate knowledge; 
But embrace my words as wise sons
And daughters. Children of my proverbs will 
Use my words to form shields against the wicked-ones.
Ones who seek to destroy you.
So, gather together as sticks In a bundle. 
Noticing what we have in common, as we
Are stronger as one. 
When my words call you away from harm,
And you ignore my warnings.
There will be some who will take my words as trill...
And throw the solutions in the garbage, as wasted verbiage
My proverbs need now be heard and heeded.
Not wait until you realize they're needed.
Do not look for me in the midst of the storm...
For I and I shall be gone.! leaving the sirens on.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Acquah Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 4:57 AM
Thank you for the rating Trifiatis...
Trifiatis Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 2:29 AM
Dearest Vicky, your proverbs provide the material to built a protective wall of morality inspired by our Lord! Superb writing my friend and most of all true! A seven.
Acquah Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 4:48 AM
Greetings Demetrios miss hearing from you,I have suffered a great tragedy "the loss of my only daughter Kai" I am still grieving.. and probably forever be.
Daniel Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 1:52 AM
Your poem sounds beautiful like the Book of Proverbs from The Holy Bible:) Wonderful write:) P.S: The last line???
Acquah Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 4:56 AM
Yes it is an offshoot. Thanks If only our children would listen. The last line only means. " the alarms are on, and the wise are already gone", Usually when the sirens go off there is mass confusion,because now everyone is trying to leave at the same time. @Jo Daniel.
Acquah Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 12:50 AM
most cherished comment thank you Jill
Spagnola Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 12:19 AM
HOLY!!this piece is an easy 7, but, ohh, so much more. Your message is immortalized by your priceless, poetess!:)...peace, jill... it's one of those rare, fav this minute pieces...not just the verse, but the lovely, flowing form!!!
Acquah Avatar
May 11, 2017 at 9:44 AM
Give thanks for this most encouraging comment.
Acquah Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 12:49 AM
So very proud and honored to be recognized by you.
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