Wisdom Teeth

Tis wiser to grit our teeth,
than spill the speech of fools.
Not just pretty in our mouths,
but the handiest of tools.

Pearls of wisdom sit,
in a nifty little line,
many a time have bit,
tongue or lip to stay refined.

Gossip kills with words,
but can be held with a gate,
of ivory teeth and smile sweet,
before it is too late.

Advice is good for some,
but gives little relief.
However I have come,
to trust my Wisdom Teeth.


by Kimarie Manhart-Freeman