Less is more when it comes to words

 

Less is more when it comes to words,

this thought may seem absurd,

but as I grow and listen much,

I learn, I should think first.

 

I used to think my knowledge king,

and love to hear it ring,

I’d go on and on ‘till the break of dawn

about just everything.

 

Soon a woman in golden years,

whispered words in my ear.

She said to become the wisest of all,

you must first learn to hear.

 

I learned that the wisest of men

choose wise, few words to speak.

They think they know nothing at all,

as if still empty and bleak.

 

They crave to learn by listening,

the hunger never to cease.

They speak among themselves sometimes,

there knowledge does increase

 

I strive to be as the wise man,

choosing words wise and few.

Craving wisdom, so will listen,

Loving everything new.

 

~Melody

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true in this poem. A wise person know what he want to say and understand the topic. Nothing as foolish is to speak on a subject you have no skill or ability about. I enjoyed the thoughts and the logic of this poem. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[J.V. Stanley]

Such a wise soul you are! I remember in my youth I had a heck of a time keeping my mouth shut. I let my words escape my lips and what I didn't understand then is that words spoken are irretrievable. Once they pass your lips, they can either do harm or good. Most of the time when emotions are at their peak, words seem to fly so much easier and the sound resonates with a loud THUD at the individual at the receiving end. I think it takes a significant amount of strength as well as wisdom to catch those words before they hit your lips and the wisest of us knows when to speak, and when to listen.

Sadly though, people are more inclined to run their mouths instead of listen. I think if we spent more time listening then I think the collective IQ of our society would be drastically increased. BRAVO on this write *standing ovation*

[TL Boehm]

nicely done. less is often more.

[JanieB]

Excellent, and so very true.

[eeoopig]

Another factual and wise outlook. A beautiful poem, great work!

[deepblue04]

this is very truthful, I like it! good job!

[Allie]

You write so much truth, you have such a great outlook of the world.

[Mary]

so wise, so beautiful! Inspiring.

[samuel foxtrot]

Honoustly I find a lot of yr poems to be overly dark, but this one is simply lovely. great ryme-scheme , great rythem, wise message dellivered trough a brilliantly written poem.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

really? overly dark huh...strange...

[felioness]

Very lovely. Words of wisdom.

[Laura Maidah]

They crave to learn by listening,