When you select the proper tools to use,
favor those that make delightful toys,
like whistling tops driven by auger screws.
Wisdom selects the proper tools to use,
cheerful words that teach us and amuse:
nose was an ancient hieroglyph for joy
when wisdom selected proper tools to use
to please the Maker by making delightful toys.
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