as one who has been blessed with years
let me admonish you not to waste
your precious time trying
to change people’s minds

showing them the truth
on a political matter
is a thankless task
devolving into hectoring
loss of friendship

the days spent lecturing
are a fruitless expenditure of time
that could otherwise be spent
in the pursuit of happiness
…and love

our days on earth are numbered
spend them profitably
you won’t get a second chance