looking aslant

it takes too long for true ends to arrive
comfort and peace are all that we should need
trees are inherent in each tiny seed

truth is too often awkward that's no jive
words hurt like crazy but they never bleed
it takes too long for true ends to arrive

with clever folk we never should connive
but one who's dumb becomes a broken reed
and enterprise required some honest speed
it takes too long for true ends to arrive