A lesson from the phantom of the wisdom

I stared upon his grave seeking a glimpse of his soul

For he does exist, he lives under sand’s wall

 

He studied me, followed my steps with his careful eyes

As he remained quiet, for he always believed that silence is wise

 

But when he saw my desperate call

He gave me a hand to save my soul

 

As a river of burning tears fell from the top of his face

A face that was mistreated by life in so many ways

 

Vivid wrinkles quivered for less than a while

Confirming the request of his lips as they turned to a smile

 

He approached me as scars filled his, once, working hands

Hands that built nations and protected lands

 

And with a weak almost steady voice that travels slowly to the ear

A few words he spoke about wisdom he gained from his former years

 

A wise man he was so carefully I listened

Awake and focused receiving messages he sent

 

“Keep faith in your heart, you’ll never fail

For faith is immortal but beauty and smart will fade

 

But faith is a seed that grows slowly by prayers

For it recharges the heart and removes the rusted layers

 

Speak up, for to be heard is no choice

Shout and scream for God created for u a voice  

 

It’s heaven to talk but when it’s about emotion don’t speak

For words ruin emotions as they kill them and make them weak

 

It’s great to get what you want and your goals to achieve

But rewards aren’t great unless you've worked hard them to receive

 

Mistakes we do as we dance with our demons daily

And dances with our angels we reject as we forgive and fix rarely

 

And youth is wasted on the young so don’t copy me

And live by passion and enjoy for this is success‘s key

 

 And as much as we hate to admit it but pain, hate and fear keep us alive

They explode remarkable power that pushes us forward in life

 

And grateful always be for satisfaction is unique bliss

 It keeps you on the right track before, the train of life, you miss

 

This is my wisdom I share to you my dear

use it and loneliness you’ll never fear

 

And allow me to go back to my peaceful cave

For together we’ll be once they prepare your grave”

 

As he left he drew an honest smile on face

I was grateful for he is God’s grace  

Reviews

[Calypso]

Wonderful

[Ruth]

This is special! A wonderful poem love! Beautifully structured and hard hitting! xx

[Satchmo's Gal]

I love the couplets

[M.Kilani]

You took your poetry to a higher level, if I may say. this is spectacular ! it's been a long time since I read something that good !! the style the rhyme, the choice of diction, everything is in a great flow, great piece, true words of wisdom that I didn't hear or read in quite a time ... keep it up, perhaps you'd revive my passion for writing ... well done dear, well done.