Wisdom is an endless walk
toward an unseen shore.
Sorrow comes if one halts,
so let one's heart want more.
Pride will threaten to inflame
if one thinks they've attained.
They will believe in their own name
a throne of scorn will be their reign.
True sages fail to believe
that they've truly arrived.
Always ready to receive
as if it's for their life.
True wisdom will enlarge the heart
as the self deflates.
But folly will always tear apart,
its answer will berate.
Wisdom is a humble soul
who sees self soberly.
With fear about he is whole,
his actions marked with nobility.
Wisdom's eyes see beyond
what grabs the heart with fear.
They will discern the very ground.
Their lot gives them cheer.
© 10-26-09
Author notes
Because this was wriiten in less than five minutes I believe indicates soul-spontaneity.
A contest entry
- I Want To See Soul by Pisces rainbow.
1000 points, ended November 11, 14 entries
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This indeed is inspired. Much wisdom here:
'True wisdom will enlarge the heart
as the self deflates.
But folly will always tear apart,
its answer will berate.'
keep up the good work.
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Amazing!
you are an amazing poet!
i really Love how to wrote this..
it is very awesome..
Please keep writing.. -
Excellent write filled with wisdom for all. We definantly need to be careful about not remembering that each breath and each step is God given and happens not without Him. Wise words and poetic voice for sure.
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Convicted
This was awesome. I loved the emphasis on Pride and Humility and how to be noble. A lot of people forget that pride is a grand sin, me being one of them. Great job for a five minute poem, those always seem to be the most soulful. Love it love it.
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vanity is a superficial wall built by wants and perceived needs,
wisdom is infinite it never ends, it is not to be obtained it simply is
compassion comes when we are governed by love
when we give back more than we have been given
selflessness ushers in Divinity and allows Spirit to flow
when we place our love on superficial, we fear the loss of...
when we place our love on God, we do not fear the loss of...
wisdom's eyes see beyond
I would say your soul is showing
very lovely write
Thank you
God bless you my friend...
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Love the first stanza and also the line 'true wisdom will enlarge the heart'.
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