Questions Poem by Philip Winchester

Questions:

Weather questions asked or riddles set
Or tasks of great proportions,
Like one plus one or two times two,
The Devil’s in the answer.
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Work out solutions, before you pose,
The reply you’re always seeking,
Be sure to recognise the guise
Or wolf in a sheep’s clothing.
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Now me, but just a simple man,
Sad black or white solution,
Are not enough to cover up?
Some pain or grief of living.
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Cover thoughts with dressings of,
A rhyme, a joke, some smiling,
One’s face has no need to stay too long,
Tears on the eyelids linger.
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Work out the answer, in advance,
Should questions come to mind then?
Anticipate the smart reply,
And believe the words you’re hearing.
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So colour them with pinks or greens
Whatever takes your fancy?
Don’t cloud them with no dull routines,
At face value keep them handy.
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Life has all the mixtures there,
With daggers, guns, a smoking,
To laugh aloud or weep alone,
Emotions bold companion.
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It is the same for all of us,
To ride upon the Tiger,
Just hold on tight `twill be all right.
The Thousandth Man has told you!