Solomon's wise decree

Albert's poetry cafe contest, Menke form

As

my eyes

clear, I now

see the sun through

the distant gray clouds

and what lies beyond this

madness that drives us all mad.

To have that which we cannot have

because we believe we must have it

But truly, will you suffer without this?

Material things just clutter up the brain,

it fills your life with stress, your purse with dust.

The saying is true: it’s all just striving after wind!

Reviews

[Jason]

always short and to the point. what more can I say. I truly enjoy your style.


"Material things just clutter up the brain,

it fills your life with stress, your purse with dust.

The saying is true: it’s all just striving after wind!"

[Greg Skura]

We are what we are! We are not what we possess or own!

[Helen Crutchett]

Wonderful! Loved the content.... such wisdom flowing from your pen. Cute little man too! Thanks for submitting this to my Menke contest!

[Jibey]

Solomon certainly learnt that all is vanity without the fear of God... Nicely created piece...

[Michael X]

this is such a wise and formulated poem, it draws the reader to celebrate
a delving ponder, as the talent shines through, awsome job and read :)