The Idiot's Guide to Autobiographies

My mind went back, this morning

To a dream that I once had

When I was young and unassuming,

A quite idealistic lad

 

God came to talk to me one night

Whilst I lay asleep

He said “Ask of me what you will, it’s yours,

This promise I shall keep.”

 

My answer was not hasty

I’d heard a story like this before

I knew I must choose wisely

From reading ancient lore

 

I considered all my heroes;

Men of God that I admired

Their weaknesses and strengths,

And how they faced the fire

 

“I want the spirituality of Moses,

None have been as close to You.

No matter the obstruction,

You cleared the pathway through.”

 

“I desire the heart of good King David.

'Most every blow he struck was just.

He placed his feet within Your footsteps.

He viewed vengeance with disgust.”

 

“The great wisdom of King Solomon

Will be my last request.

With these three, I’ve got it covered

I can take care of the rest.”

 

The great Creator looked upon me

Pride and sorrow in His eyes

He said, “You chose a long hard road,

But it just might be worth the prize.”

 

“You must know the solitude of Moses,

To hear My voice that way.

You can’t ignore the burning bushes

I place in front of you each day.”

 

“You have to endure the trials of David,

If you covet his soft heart.

Self-sacrifice and empathy

Is the best place you can start.”

 

“As for the wisdom of King Solomon,

Every human holds the key.

But most can’t bear the heavy burden

Of objectivity.”

 

With divinely granted wisdom, I think,

‘Twould have been better for my health

If I had only asked that fateful night

For ignorance and wealth

Reviews

[Mary]

Amazing! I am knocked off my feet with this poem, especially the ending. and isn't is so true? well done.

[Mary]

and the title is great!

[spiritwind]

Beautifully writtem. Such style and grace. Worthy of being immortalized in the Holy Word! Then that last verse! I'm sitting here laughing my head off! Well done, well done, well done!

[Corset]

lol, isn't that always the way of things! Seems those who try the hardest are the ones standing with the emptiest basket.

[Baby Ricochet]

Great message, great poem

[Renée]

lol ! This is grand & so rich !!

[MOON]

Ask and it will be answered , but you might not like the answer. Lovely write last line line so good , does seem to go together.

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. an amazing title ... followed by a profound and poignant poem ... life is not easy ... and there are moments when we wish for "ignorance and wealth" ... i think you did great justice to such moments with this amazingly perceptive piece of writing ... excellent work, monsieur ...

[Emily B]

i like this very much