Words Of Wisdom

In pages worn by hands of time Where voices echo thoughts align We find the wisdom poets share A legacy beyond compare Yeats a soul with dreams to weave With words of gold he did believe In fragile hopes and whispered fears In love that lasts beyond the years Words of wisdom of color and rhyme Gifts given that stand the test of time I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I being poor have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams And Carroll played in realms of thought With creatures wild with battles fought He twisted words he turned the key Unlocking doors to mystery Words of wisdom of color and rhyme Gifts given that stand the test of time Beware the Jabberwock my son! The jaws that bite the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird and shun The frumious Bandersnatch! And then Shelley warned of power's might Of kingdoms lost in endless night Where once a king declared his fame Now only ruins bear his name Words of wisdom of color and rhyme Gifts given that stand the test of time My name is Ozymandias King of Kings; Look on my Works ye Mighty and despair! Nothing beside remains Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck boundless and bare So find the poems that speak to you The lines that bring old worlds anew Let poets' voices guide your way And keep their words with you each day