Wearing the Fool's Hat

This being April Fool's Day, and having just encountered a relative who has been manipulated by his teen daughters to do their bidding, this post is an apt one.

Wearing the fool's cap is not only silly but a painful discovery. No one likes to find out that they've suffered fools or been one.

Avoiding the cap means taking the pains to educate oneself, verify and discern.It means trusting your instincts, being assertive and learning from one's mistakes. Enjoy this little sonnet.

The fool's hat, not one to wear,

A loose, poor fit;

Silliness beyond compare,

Needs knowledge to omit

The fool's hat, a sneaky cap,

Trust of self to shun;

Follow the heart, a foolproof map,

For the protection of one

The fool's hat, a cap disdained,

One has to firmly throw;

Freedom once again obtained

When to it a 'no'

The fool's hat, needless accessory

Lest friends look, laugh, scoff, chafe, so unnecessary.