As I Was Told

As I was told, When I was not to old About wisdom in many thoughts. Always to look both ways, Never from home do I stray And always, release what I have caught. But then I got older Once again much bolder And my parents gave me more advice. Never anyone do I judge Try never to hold a grudge And always forgive, at least twice. Then when they talked about money And though, I thought it was funny But never loan it too family and or friends. As if I do make that mistake That worry alone I must take So never do I borrow, or do I lend. Now when it was my time to teach All though my son said preach The lessons that I was taught. In this world that he does travel I don't want his world to unravel From the things that he seek or sought. But then one lesson I did learn From which I had been burned One that kept me in emotional danger. So to my son this I will say Work hard and be righteous everyday And for work, always hire a stranger. So there are lessons to be learned To keep you from being burnt When you walk down life's bumpy road. Some will be given by your mother And some given from many others, But learn them all, as I have been told. Randy L. McClave