Sonnet: Undependable Are Men

We think we’re wise, behaving most stupid; We think we’re fair, yet do things most unfair; We think we’re great, behaving insipid; We think we’re seers, yet fail our nails to pare. We think others are fools by our ignorance; We run down next but bear not ridicule; We can’t run but make fun of those who dance; We can’t ev’n joke or wait just minuscule. We aren’t perfect yet expect next to be; We speak big lies but want more honesty; We make mistakes but treat next cruelly; We have ‘stone hearts’ and can’t give amnesty. We speak one thing but do things opposite; We preach good things, yet can’t change bad habit.