A Piece of Wisdom

A Piece of Wisdom

A Poem by William C Jones III
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Just wanted to tell the facts of life

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                                                             What does it mean to have wisdom?
                                                 To have intellect and not make the slightest mistake
                                                             Is it wise for you to look before you fall
                                                           To start walking before you start running
                                                           Compliment your woman during a date
                                                              For people to ignore their calling
                                                         Cause an argument that turns into a brawl
                                                                     
                                                                     Is it wise to get greedy 
                                                                   And not give to the needy 
                                                                 To look ahead and not behind 
                                                              That true love is the gift of mankind
                                                                         Staying in the past
                                                                      Will bring you down fast
                                                                  
                                                                 Is it wise to hurt those around you
                                                                       Cause a fire that'll burn
                                                                    Realize that you'll begin to rue
                                                                  There's a price to pay, not to learn
                                                                     
                                                                    Is it wise to have abortions
                                                                And cease to see a kid's gratification
                                                                         Say that I am sorry
                                                                     When you're in the wrong
                                                                      To pass tales of your glory
                                                                That this is the road where you belong
                                                                 
                                                                 Is it wise to stand up for your friends
                                                                 And prove that friendship never ends
                                                                     Look at other kids with regret
                                                                         Wishing to be young again
                                                               Have another woe that'll cause you stress
                                                                 To be courteous and let somebody win  
                                                                     So tell me, is it wise.......... 
                                                          
                                  

© 2013 William C Jones III


Author's Note

William C Jones III
Just a poem that popped in my head(yet again lol) to do. Enjoy...

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This poem is certainly food for thought. Wisdom is knowledge applied for the benefit of Mankind.

WELL DONE

Posted 5 Years Ago


This poem surprises me since it is definitely not something I've come to expect of you. I think it is a great poem and you should write more like this. However you got this to come to you, I support it. Good job William.

Posted 10 Years Ago


I really like the questioning factor of this poem. Gives one a lot to think about. And who couldn't use a little more wisdom.. My only objection to this poem is all of the cliches.. loads of them. I think using original ideas for each cliche could take this poem over the top.

Posted 10 Years Ago


there is much wisdom in the world. it just rarely ever gets used...i think the teachings of the Buddha might enlighten most, but there are so many prejudices....man has a lot of growing up to do, and the clock is ticking toward mass annihilation...great hollywood movie stuff, huh? tick tock tick tock....terrific piece of writing here.

Posted 10 Years Ago


And it popped in right, :) very nice, it raises some questions we all must ponder upon. Kindness is the greatest wisdom. Very nice.

Posted 10 Years Ago


You never disappoint when you write poems. This was just great, and something to think about. Awesome job. :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Regardless of me currently being in the pensive mood, i find this philosophical 'Piece of Wisdom' bold and enlightening. I have sincerely enjoyed the rhythmic force of your poem. It leaves the reader to question the truth. What we know to be true is sometimes doubted. Then, it becomes hard to persevere the things we know to exist.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Wisdom means knowing God's laws and finding pleasure in practising them.
Wonderful poem friend. I think wisdom is you for passing words of wisdom through a poem.

Posted 10 Years Ago


I like this. Questioning and challenging ways of thinking is something I enjoy. Great work!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Is it a wise poem? Yes.

Posted 10 Years Ago



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William C Jones III
William C Jones III

Memphis, TN



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