there was three men who met GOD. <br />and GOD said: <br />i will grant you the one thing <br />that you want most in the world. <br /> <br />the first man jumped up and replied: <br />i want to be the richest man in the world. <br /> granted: GOD said <br /> <br />the second man said: <br />i want to be the most knowledgeable <br />man in the world. <br />granted: GOD said <br /> <br />then GOD turned to the third man and asked <br />what would you like? <br />the man pondered all the possibilities <br />and softly responded: 'free will'. <br /> <br />GOD looked at him and said: <br />you could have wealth or knowledge <br />like the other two, or health, love <br />anything that you want. <br />why did you pick free will? <br /> <br />well GOD: with free will, i could <br />make any choices that i want <br />and if it is wrong, i learn from the experience. <br />i could search for knowledge <br />and be able to achieve wealth <br />and read books to open <br />the mind that you have given me. <br /> <br />i could experience love, joy, sorrow, <br />happiness, sadness. <br />and use the five senses <br />that you have bestowed upon me. <br /> <br />let me see and feel all the beauties <br />of the world, and the wonders of my soul. <br />this is something that i could forever hold. <br /> <br />why would i want to change <br />what you have given me. <br />you don't make mistakes <br />this much i see. <br /> <br />GOD looked upon him and said: <br />you did not seek the material <br />things in this life. <br />but accepted what i have given. <br />and this is what is called 'living'. <br /> <br />you are truly one of the sons of GOD. <br />for it is within your heart.<br /><br />louis rams<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-wise-man-3/
