Wisdom Teeth

The Wise Tooth Bites the Foolish Tongue.

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