POETRY

Be weary this fall
for darkness is eying
you growing up
as a deer to a wolf.

Avoid colorful conduct,
all flowery words, or dress
that could be taken
in the opposite direction.

Even though you may
think of yourself as tall,
Foolishness is seldom
seen married to Luck.

Lay low. If not afraid,
at least practice
unrebelliousness.
Real is the force of doom.

Only Time is your friend.
Avoid the seven sins
for the sake of judgment,
and weather the certain
coming storm.