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

[Poison Ivy]

the title says it all, but i was enjoying the writing so much i admit i had hoped it would go on. lol
just shows your a good writer that can capture a mind in few words. talents me thinks :)

[ba_mcfarlane]

Brevity, she is the ill at ease stepchild of the written Muse. Writers send her to Coventry at their peril.

[Enid Blake]

I like the idea in this one. Enjoyed it :)

[Daithos]

to quote jackie chan" he speaks, does not know. he who knows does not speak." i dont really know if this applies. but i think it does.