Wise Advice

Some wise advice I shall dispense

For which I seek no recompense.

I hope you have the common sense

To heed my words without offense.

This might just save your life one day

So listen well to what I say

If you would keep bad luck at bay

Then I know of no better way.

Didacticism's ineffective

Nor will I thrash you with invective.

Because, in fact, my main objective

Is to provide advice protective.

Why do you roll your eyes at me?

I'll say this once, then let you be.

But I need your attention, see

And afterwards you may feel free

To do exactly as you choose.

My humble counsel you may use

Or not, but please do not refuse

To even listen to my views.

So now you find my speech protracted?

You'd rather have a tooth extracted?

That pain, and worse, may be exacted

If my advice is not enacted.

I hope that you are satisfied.

My wisdom now you'll be denied.

For I cannot recall what I'd

So earnestly sought to confide!

(Published June 10, 2015 in The (Hatboro) Midweek Wire.