The most important thing in life

A boy once asked his father, what the most important thing in life is
"Tell me dad I want to know, do tell me if you please
Is it money, a wife or fame?
Is it children, honour or a good name?
This world is filled with a whole lot
Some are good, and some trouble just waiting to be bought
I don't want a mind divided and unsure
I want to have a goal, and a destination that's pure"
So the boy asked again, what the most important thing in life is
"Do tell me father I want to know, do tell me if you please"

The father smiled and said "My son of course
The most important thing in life indeed is a horse"
The boy was confused, this the father could see
So he proceeded "My son do listen to me
Your decision is this horse of which I speak
It determines the path you follow to which you stick
You can have love, you can have happiness, you can be poor, you can be sad
It all depends on your decisions, be it good or bad
For decision is the horse a man rides to fame
And decision is the horse a man rides to shame

Reviews

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A very interesting morality piece....

As an Equine Scientist, i would have to say that i agree with the Father's sentiments in this poem! You have used the horse as a metaphor for the decisions we make and the path that we choose to walk as a result of our choices. It is a very interesting choice of metaphor. That one can ride and live their life on the choices they make is a very truthful point. Your choice of the horse, in all its nobility and courage, is very astute. For just as we walk or ride boldly into the future on the decisions we make throughout our life, the horse would carry us and boldly walk into the unknown with us, fearless and forever loyal.

A very thought-provoking piece of moral wisdom. Unorthodox in style and execution but with an important message at its core. Nice work.

[Jerryyoung1z]

Thanks a lot for the review

[Bina]

Oh my so insightful and makes me think, i loved it so much :)

[Jerryyoung1z]

Thank you, and I'm glad you like it.

[Karmee]

a very nice write, enjoyed your words.

[Jerryyoung1z]

I appreciate the review, thanks.

[Karmee]

no problem

[Lord of mad men]

I loved the ending. This piece is wonderful.I really enjoyed it. It teachs of a very valuable lesson. You did a great job! Yours truely a mad lord

[Jerryyoung1z]

I appreciate the review, thanks a lot.

[His]

Oooohhhhh that makes a lot more sense now ^_^ it's great Jerrs it really really is

[Jerryyoung1z]

You think so? Thanks ☺

[His]

Welcome :)