Are These Not Our Choices? Poem by Terence George Craddock (Spectral Images and Images Of Light)

we are sometimes
as human beings
as inferior beings

too smart
too sharp
too insolent

for our own good
for the good of others
for the good of community

the quick wit
the ready wit
the sharp tack

may be entertaining
may be a joy to behold
may be a blessing to friends
may be a blessing to us all

or is usually of good heart
or is relatively harmless
or is a minor inconvenience at worst

a minor discomfort
a minor difficulty
a minor annoyance

the clever
possessing intelligence
mental alertness

can be witty amusing
or disrespectful
impertinent abusive

but the shrewd
calculating
in business
other dealings

may bless aid us!
or fleece curse us!

the sharp minds
may perceive protect us
or cause sharp
stinging sensations
as they cut into our senses

the sharp minds
may cause mild
embarrassment
or even acute
shame humiliation

the choice may range
from creative witticism
to unpleasant criticism

a spoken or written
opinion expressed
may be right or wrong
may encourage
or point out find fault

considered judgment
assessment of qualities
is a moral obligation!

analysis
appreciation
uplifting praise
caring intentions

or censure
disapproval
disparagement
condemnation

which are your choices?

the smart asses
are less dangerous
than the con artists
and the stalkers

the insolent
may be disrespectful
in speech or behaviour
may be aggressive

but this is not wise!
in life it is not possible
to ever be too wise!

we do not see
we do not perceive enough
know enough

to always fully realize
the consequences of our choices

we are never wise enough
for the deceptive shadows of this world

we can never be too wise
sadly none of us are perceptive
enough wise enough often enough

but classic dumb ass
seems to be
always a dime a dozen!


Copyright © Terence George Craddock