Flash Fiction #173 – The Wisest in the World

Flash Fiction #173 – The Wisest in the World

There was a prophecy that on January 1st, 2024,

in Chicago, Illinois at Windigo Tower,

the wisest person in the world would be taking questions.

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All those who thought themselves wise clamored to present.

But it was agreed by all that came,

though some were very wise indeed,

none was the wisest in the world.

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To them, the prophecy had been wrong.

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No one paid mind to Margie at the entrance,

begging for money with a knowing smile streaking her dirty face.

And because of this, they were none the wiser.