Wise Words

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I saw something under the sun,
A race that no one yet has won;
By fast runners or of heroes,
Possessing wings upon their toes.

Wise people do not have the food,
To nourish themselves as they brood;
Intelligent folks have no wealth,
That ensures them of a good health.

Skilled folks get no special treatment,
For the type of life they commit;
But when events overtake them,
They see who is first to condemn.

No one knows when it is their time,
For going and pay for their crime;
Like fish that are caught in a net,
We know not when we pay that debt.

Like birds that were caught in a snare,
Slim chance with a wing and a prayer;
Of ever again being free,
Breaking loose so that they can flee.

I saw examples of wisdom,
Flow from the heavenly kingdom;
It made an impression on me,
As it gave an insight to see.

A few soldiers in a small town,
That a king with a golden crown;
Decided on an attack plan,
And for killing every man.

But a wise man who was unknown,
Was ignored as he set the tone;
How the town really could be saved,
As the town folk badly behaved.

No one remembers than poor man,
As the king achieved in his plan;
But wisdom is better than strength,
To persevere at any length.

So you should pay more attention,
Wise men with a good intention;
Wisdom is better during war,
When a sinner breaks down your door.

C Copyright © 2015 Richard Newton Sherrer

Richard Newton Sherrer
Richard Newton Sherrerhttp://poetrypoem.com/sirricky
Richard Sherrer is actually retired from the United States Air Force about 14 years ago. He had lived in Korea while in the Air Force in 1972 and 1973. You might be asking yourself what brought him back to Korea. I guess you could say that it was a lot of love here, for the country, the people and especially for a Christian woman that he met on the Internet. She convinced him to return to be with her. So he came originally to teach English in July of 2000. They were married July of 2001. Now turned poet which is subject that is near and dear to his heart. His love for Christ and God is an inspiration to all who read his poetry.

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