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

[Cole Hayley]

Very honestly written, beautifully formated and a hard hitting ending. once again a great piece.

[Heather]

ohhhh I love this poem, so much is learned by listening to others. I will save this in my library, for future reference, because sometimes I too, speak too much!

[LogoDaedalus]

I like and agree with the Socratic substance of your poem, admitting the limits of one's knowledge, thereby to increase it.

Any reason for the change in rhyme scheme halfway through? It goes from AABA to ABCB, and it really changes the rhythm in which we read/hear it; you also sometimes use internal rhyme on the third line of verse, and sometimes not. What is the effect you're trying to create with this variation?

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I am a writer that cares more for what I say than the rhythm of it. Poetry will not always rhyme, but will always have reason. I put no thought into it as you think I did. I merely placed my words in verse. Always know that about me when you read as to not be thrown off. Poetry is a wonderful thing must, but must not be over thought or the words themselves will lose their luster. My wish is that others think more of my words than how they are laid out. Thank you for reading and giving me the chance to introduce you to how I write.

[Ian H Morrison]

love it the words are strong the sentence structure is fantastic and really well written

[Michael G.]

Wise words, wise thoughts.

[quinfinn]

yummy thoughts and clever words

[Mockingbird]

this is good advice. we can't learn anything if we don't shut up and listen to the wisdom imparted by others. great job.

[Enigma]

Beautifully penned. Keep it up! :)

[Rhea752]

Intriguing, inspiring, thought provoking. this poem enraptured me from the first word to the last. great flow. well done Melody. once again i have had the pleasure to read your amazing work. keep writing!!

[marytownsend]

The older I become, the more I find this to be true! Sometimes even complicated situations will work themselves out with simply listening and offering just a few well spoken words. Great poem with an easy flow and relevant subject matter