Joan Wiley

Treasure (a poem)

Dearest, do not tell lies to yourself, 

And try to be who you cannot become, 

For sake of popularity, the false sun, 

Do not change for shallow recognition, 

You are far too precious to succumb, 

A treasure valued by confidence won.

Wisdom

Listen to those with wisdom well learned,

Hear wise voices of experience long earned,

Choices are made with less risk of error,

When open minds allow no leaf unturned.