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

[Tomi]

So much truth! lovley piece :)

[Pax]

indeed true, and very wise.
your words is golden for a wise man.
well done

[kristen]

Words of encouragement!

[RachelReaper]

So true...

[J. F. Charleston]

This is really is something that alot of chatter boxes need to read. I agree with Coyote on this. These words are true. Excellent and I've got something from this.

[Ufi Auttorri ~ UfoAutho..]

I like the topic. It is indeed true, at times an economy of words is really what's needed. Why say anything at all when a wink or nod will do? Here then is my critique:

8-6-8-6 8-6-10-7 8-6-10-6 8-6-8-7

It should be self-explanatory but if not, shoot me message.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I thank you for your advice as so many kindly give me, I am not one to follow patters, nor will I ever be, I right what I write for what it does say, It flows just enough to not let the meaning get away. I am unstructured, and I'm ok with that ;)

[Ufi Auttorri ~ UfoAuthor]

Me too! :)

[Joanna Maharis]

I love the lines:

"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 like the way everything is worded. You have a beautiful use of language here and throught this piece.

[Jetta Zippora]

This is beautiful wisdom. Well written, friend.

[stars are far]

I loved the title a lot.. It attracred me to read this poem.
The poem is wise and great.. Well done

[Rusty]

A truer statement has seldom been uttered. Thank you.