Short Wise Men Poems

A fool seeks counsel
From devilish advisors
Wise men look to God...

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Powers that be are
Ordained by God, think dear,
Wise men vouch for fear....

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Wise men keep their knowledge close, yet the the foolish one invites destruction...

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Wise men argue
the uncertainties..
Before acting..
 Fools, full of certainty
don't argue,
act badly......

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They cancelled Christmas in Washington DC because they couldn't find three wise men.

John G. Lawless
11/22/2022...

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Rules !

Made for the obedience of fools, and the guidance of wise men!



Not my words but it needs to be said !...

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Three wise men of Gotham
Went to sea in a bowl:
Their wisdom was a misconception
They died and that’s natural selection...

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Oh sweet Christ Child I wonder
if the Wise Men ever knew
that  Party frocks and cheese balls
would someday overshadow you?...

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Serene, at peace...
Calm's a unique kind of cool
Concentration tool...
Fools too oft get excited
Wise men, not thus incited...

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Wise men see the star
Shining brightly in the east.
Here is Bethlehem.
The star is showing the way.
The Savior is born today.
...

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Heading into Bethlehem ...
Three Wise Men, 
In search of a stable.

Heading out of Bethlehem ...
Three Wise Turkeys,
While they were - still able....

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Heading into Bethlehem ...
Three Wise Men, 
In search of a stable.

Heading out of Bethlehem ...
Three Wise Turkeys,
While they were - still able.
...

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The Luck of Life

Wise men know that
Good fortune reflects faithful
Forever-hard work.

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
March 16, 2010
Poetic form: Senryu...

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On this day of joy
to us came a little boy,
wise men from the east
shepherds from their camp site feast.
Oh! And our son named Roy.

© Harry J Horsman  2011...

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the star shine   
the wise men                     
the worship                     

the manger 
the mother
the child

the new born
the new king
the new hope...

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Kings ask of wise men while
Kids can see simple truth
Kensho shows suddenly
Keeping students up late
Knocking loudly the door
Knowledge comes in silence
Kindness will answer all...

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If only everyone
Could see themselves
Through other people’s eyes,
For wise men who don’t know
That they are wise,
Are fools,
Whereas fools who know 
That they are fools,
Are wise!...

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Wise men
Somberly Pondering
Over Imponderables
What if.........
Why not .......

Cut, Cut .....

Master Tailors
Or Gardeners
Snipping at Schedules
And Budgets .....

Topiarists!...

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Three “Wise” Men “walk” out of a bar.

“Where’d we park the camels?”
“I gotta get some of those magic shells.”
“Weren’t there four of us when we went in?”


John G. Lawless
©11/29/2022...

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Words of wisdom everybody sees 
comes from the Book of Ecclesiastes. 
They were written by wise men in the court of Solomon the King. 
Under heaven, there is a time and place for everything....

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Crimson king of freedom
Wise men, fill your coffers with gold
Decorate your crucifixion with diamonds
The sight of sacrifice ordained with sin
Vanity raging rampant

© Samir Georges
2008...

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Shepherds traveled, their only  map a star.
The Angels gave a concert from above.
Wise Men came bearing gifts, to the Christ Child.
God's gift to mankind. Born in a manger, sweet gift of Love....

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The Wise Men followed the bright star,
On camels from a land afar,
They forgot their gifts,
And to avoid rifts,
Detoured to the local bazaar


22/11/22

A Brian Stand Premiere Choice Poetry Contest...

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Neither irony nor rhyme were ever a crime,
But wit, if a fit, can be, I submit (sometime).

Which weapons (or tools) employed by wise men (or fools) 
Are OK to use?  Don’t ask me - I don’t make the rules....

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Three wise men from lands afar,
Were following one shining star
Hoping to find the newborn King,
That the Prophecy said would bring
Peace and hope for all who believe,
Cause Christ's love is sacred to receive...

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