Acrostic Wisdom

At a time when I was still young—

Before I set out on the travels of life—

Courting Wisdom was my chief

Desire. I sought her openly in prayer.

Entering the temple, I asked for her, day in, day out.

From first to last, I will continue to seek her company.

Grape blossoms have flowered and their fruit

Has ripened, yet still my heart delights

In her. I have no need of wine to bring me

Joy, for my pleasure lies in Wisdom’s innermost being.

Keenly have I prepared myself to enter her service. My

Love for her knows no bounds.

My spirit rejoices in her sweet presence.

Not for me are either the cares

Or pastimes of ignorant men who

Parade their limited knowledge as “wisdom”,

Quite content to revel in their own foolishness.

Rather will I refresh my mind and

Soul by finding relief for all burdens at Wisdom’s

True fountain of secret treasures. Yes, I will

Uphold and honor Wisdom all my days, for that