Fool’s Provocation

A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,

but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

Proverbs 27:3

Heavy words fall

from lazy lips that

did not recall

better ways to say it

so trouble began

Heavy emotions wound

the soul is hurt

a life entombed

by hard feelings

for foolishness was unrestrained

Fools do not consider

Fools blurt it out

Fools confuse raw sinfulness

for honesty,

think saying immediately

is what is best

and heavy pain prevails

Wise words wait

for the right time

there is restraint

and better ways are found to say it

turning difficulties to solutions

Wise motivations heal

souls that hurt

grace will feel

better than sad feelings

for wisdom was allowed to reign

Wise people think it over

Wise people withhold judgment

they restrain selfishness

for God’s pure word

Discretion speaks sparingly

trusts God’s truth

and hearts now lifted can sail.