GEORGE HELD

TRIOLET ON A VERSE FROM JOB

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
and to depart from evil is understanding.
—Job 28.28

A God-fearing leader might be unwise,
Mistakenly perpetrate evil
In a benign guise;
A God-fearing leader might not be wise
Enough to perceive a disguise
Worn by the devil.
A God-fearing leader might on the sly
Purposely perpetrate evil.
 

George Held is a poet, writer, and reviewer who lives in Manhattan.

Read more of George's work at Poetz 2004.