Poem Twenty-Two

Careful

Be careful who you criticize,
be careful what you say,
for words go out quite powerfully and
form your path or day.

Be careful what you wish my friend,
be careful where you go.
Your choices will determine your path of life and so...

Be cautious how you treat someone
and do not give advice,
for people don't often receive things well
it's like a "toss of dice".

Some take bits of what you said and twist it with another,
they say you said, but all the while it was the words of others.

It's better to be still sometimes,
wise as a fox  too,
commit no crime with the words you voice or the path you took..
try and "write a brand new book".

Listen first be watchful too,
be careful what you say and do.

Do what's right be slow to speak,
use wisdom , and be always meek.

I tell you this to bring you peace,
hoping your joy will never cease.