Wisdom - Bereft

 

Wisdom – Bereft

 

      “Gratitude past heroes, for an indelible quill."

Generations benefit from your inspirational skill.

 

“Manners maketh man."  Does it exist today?

Chiselled in stone, now moulded in clay.

 

“What we think is what we believe."

  Discipline, respect, fade, as societies grieve.

 

 “Have you learnt the art to share and care."

   Over life’s cycle imperative you must prepare.

 

“For what I am today is up to me."

  Lack of parental love, guidance, many fail to see.

 

       “Life is not a sprint, your journey, the reward."

I want it now! World economies ill afford.

 

“A problem shared, there is much to gain."

 If stressed, depressed, may alleviate pain.

 

“Sensuality ensures titillation, stimulation."

 Feminists, common sense must prevail over provocation.

 

“Days of yore silver foxes respected as a sage."

  Today obsolescence is potent because of one’s age.

 

“If you don’t use it – you lose it."

 Young organs prevail, poignant silver foxes desist.

 

      "The first step in wisdom, query why it is so."

Proceed forward but query status quo.

 

      “Do unto others, one wishes on oneself."

       Equality on our planet thus share wealth.

 

       Alan Pinkus                                                                             alpinkuspoetry.blogspot.com