The following is an excellent poem by my 16 year old niece: Take Me Away Take me away from this place of ignorance And into the veiled river-ridden lands With waters gushing from the fountain of truth Instoring knowledge so that man understands. Save me from the throbbing of idle chatter Emitted by the throngs of sheep - The masses walking with eyes shut close, Looking awake yet deep they sleep. I await the shepherd to direct the flock, Out from the gloomy fog-strewn night, Drowning our hearts with tales of deceit, And into the garden, spilling with light. The yearn of my heart echoes through my mind, Take me; carry me; fly me away Lead me to the lost locket of wisdom So that I may reside and not go astray. Yet I remain in this prison ruled by men and kings - safe in their haughty towers built up tall Fooling themselves with whispers of the devil, Arrogance deceiving one and all. Take me to the lake of humility I beg, Where thirst is quenched my humble hearts; Sincerity blossoms from t
"Thoughts are the greatest wealth of any nation."