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

[Renée]

Wisdom of our Elders...Someday..we will be if we learn our lessons well

[Lost in Wonderland]

"brevity is the soul of wit". That phrase entered my mind as I read this lovely, wise poem. Nicely done!

[MOON]

Beautiful write wise words listening is an art.

[SilentDreamer]

A good message that I myself could learn from. Too easily we say what is on our mind without listening and later realize our mistake too late. The second stanza is my favorite.

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Beautifull piece. The message is so true and flowed lovely. Thanks for sharing xx

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

This is such a beutiful poem! The message is so true to.

[L. Edward Neale]

Brevity. Indeed. Auspiciousness abounding!

[Loner]

Beautiful journey of gaining wisdom......

[Freedom's Child]

Good poem and and definitely true to the word. Nice flow and very direct. We all need to hear more and talk less. Learning should never stop.

[Linda Fernandes]

Everyone should read this poem. loved it!