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Proverbs 18:13 

13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.

 

Nonsensical

 

How small is the world … the one of my deposit?

How long is the train that searches after me?

From where is the strength that I should inherit?

What is the object of my oft returning dreams?

 

Where is the end … without knowing the beginning?

Who feeds the troops when they’re running out of gas?

Who calls the shots to start the first inning?

Who gives us a chance just to let us pass?

 

Who’ll find the purpose of degradation?

Who’ll loosen the stranglehold of depravity?

Who’ll fill his bags with my frustration?

Who’ll measure now my long levity?

 

Who’ll get up when all are asleep?

Who’ll bring me coffee in early morning?

Who’ll bring thoughts that are very deep?

Who’ll finish this verse without being corny?

 

Is it me, Sister Ann or Mr. J in full confusion?

Is it Brother Chase sliding to a halt?

Is it myself Sonny Boy … bald in intrusion?

Is it all of me … spaghetti without salt?

 

Jan Wienen

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