To The Wise

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.