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# To The Wise
- URL: https://www.hawkword.com/poetry/to-the-wise/
- Published: 2023-03-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Description: Why would the wise require any words? Such wisdom is required by the silly. The sheeple, as they gather in their herds, meandering through pastures, willy-nilly,
- Author: A. Gee
- Tags: Poetry, Sonnet, Allpoetry Import, #Import 2026-04-25 19:56

Why would the wise require any words?  
Such wisdom is required by the silly.  
The sheeple, as they gather in their herds,  
meandering through pastures, willy-nilly,

yeah, they could use a word, tell it to them.  
And leave the wise to their informed devices.  
The dumb, though, they could use help in a jam.  
They're always lurching into some grave crisis.

Henceforward, I shall say: word to the fool,  
and this way, no one has to pay attention,  
and everyone's the wiser. What a rule,  
and I'm avoiding causing any tension.

Advise, it seems, is rarely sought or wanted.  
Although a few insist, remain undaunted.