Higher Learning

Higher Learning

if pennies for thoughts

erupted like a geyser

from a wishing well

would dreams explode to fruition

or would tuition 

exceed

what paper money could never buy

solace

contentment

an education of love

and a degree in kindness.

erin-cilberto

10/13/19

Reviews

[Edie Blue Starfish]

What a lovely idea, dreams exploding to fruition.
Education comes in as many forms as success can be measured, I suspect.
None of the important lessons have ever been about money.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insightful words, Edie,
j.

[Shoshana]

I rejoiced in reading this delightful poem you have created. The descriptive words you have put in there with the slight rhyme added made it even more fun to read. I loved it!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Shoshana...
j.

[Laura Kate]

Certainly a thought provoker here Jacob. it made me question the education system (even more than I already do).
Laura

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, Laura,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Money can't buy love, or indeed anything which can truly make a person feel wealthy. It can:t buy happiness, gratitude or contentment. Those feelings come from within, All the money in the world some have and yet they lead lives of loneliness and misery. Give of yourself, kindness in my opinion is such a wonderful attribute, because kind people are loved.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your insightful review, Chris...
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... I have had an education of love and kindness
by a few others... and now in my silver years I can let it
ripple out to others. truly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i feel the same sentiments, Pat...i sure do. the wisdom of giving.
thank you,
j.

[Dave Brown]

Those are four highly desirable attributes, especially in rush hour traffic on an impatient, dark and stormy night
Some heavy thinking Jacob

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, Dave,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Investments of the self are part and parcel of the investments of the mind. As you wonderfully state good poet is that money can't buy real knowledge, real understanding, real humility. It must be worked on with the utmost diligence. Also, those character builders can be higher learning that material earnings.
This poem has a lot of wisdom in it. You are wise indeed sir Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome sir Jacob

[Beccy]

As I read this, my memory instantly recalled a favourite tutor of mine. He had both the time and the patience to nurture and encourage his students; and even now his influence remains; and so for me;

The high and selfless task of knowledge shared
compares the same, or better yet,
to that which paper money cannot buy.
For it is there where higher learning truly lies,
to make the time to educate with love and care,
and know solace, contentment there.

Beccy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your sharing how you related, Beccy,
j.

[Beccy]

One of the great joys of reading poetry, is in the interpretation.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wonderful! What an opening stanza.................to merge the ideas of the famous 'penny' idiom with the image of coins in a wishing well is a master stroke. And the whole poem with its message is simply top drawer.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your words, John,
j.

[Gee]

Far to many folk are a wrapped up in their " me, me, me" bubble with nowt in mind but to grab as much as they can as quickly as they can.
Seems their is no love they neighbour, good samaritan, compassion, empathy as all strive to feather their own nest. It's sad to witness.
Good morning Jacob, hope you and the cat are well :))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank your for your words Gee...and yes, we both are.
j.