A Lesson in Choice

a cup full of sevens
strange and quirky largesse
lain out in recumbant splendor
be they bona fide?
or simple illusion
working double time?

oh, there are gems to be sure
polished and shining,
baubles all
and wreaths of victory,
but look for those vipers
entwining the garland
we know about those snakes
....dont we?
so then how does one choose?
between valid delusions?

plans made in the imagination
may only play out
in the mind's garden
for to open oneself up to choice
is to open wide the door
to dragons
Damocles hovers in
clouded dreams....beware
fortresses need
bedrock ya know....
and a moat filled with tears
for defense

and lets not forget
temptation....
the choice of cunning
oh, such a tempting visage
sex and emotions
innocence and pleasure
yea right....
one-night dreams all

the lesson to be learned is this:

walk away from tempting
ramifications
keep a tether on those
far flung castles
ask your inner god
for the appropriate sacrifice
and always keep your feet
on conscience's road

zama zama ozza rachama ozai