Prudence

In the troubled land of prudence
Where decisions often linger past
The point of senseless measure,
Let the watchful warry be.

Though due diligence is boon
And caution grows a welcome friend,
Deliberations bear the warning:
“Time may be the enemy.”

Careful is a cunning cohort to
Watch horizons,
Guard behind.
Doppelganger of forewarning,
Sentinel to peace of mind.

But prudence owns its useful limits
When progress is on the fly, for
Opportunity won’t linger
And it soon may pass on by.

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