Will I Be Wise
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If I go to the library each day
and seek out the knowledge there on display,
or read all the newspapers come what may
and listen to what others have to say;
then, will I be wise?
If I ask children to teach me their way
drop my inhibitions and learn to play,
or ask old folks before life slips away
just how do they keep the doldrums at bay;
then, will I be wise?
If I study nature's wondrous array
questioning space and the stars as they lay,
or uncover ancient pots made of clay
and unearth treasures of buried Pompeii;
then, will I be wise?
If I demystify ancient Cathay
deciphering teachings of yesterday,
or embrace all the prophets when I pray
and absorb what their teachings relay;
then, will I be wise?
If I condemn all wars, strife, and melee
voicing my objections without delay,
or uphold truths that I'll never betray
and find the courage to walk from the fray;
then, will I be wise?
(Rhyme)
2/11/2016
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2016
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