I'd Like to Think...

Perception Vs. Reality!

I’d Like to Think...

 

 

I’d like to think I’ve seen it all,

 

The good, the bad, the rises and the falls

 

I’d like to think I know everything there is to know

 

The wisdom of a lifetime, with many years to go

 

I’d like to think I’m viewed as being very wise

 

That I have the answers for all the tears you’ve cried

 

I’d like to think I’m one very smart guy

 

I figure out the problem; I figure out the why

 

I’d like to think I have the answers for everything

 

I know where the party is, and just what to bring

 

I’d like to think my wisdom is complete

 

That there’s nothing more to learn, nothing left unseen

 

I’d like to think that, but I know the truth

 

Many more mysteries to solve; so much left to do

 

My life is a work in progress; things change, every day

 

I’d like to think there’s value in everything I say

 

I’d like to think I’m smart enough to realize

 

I’ll never stop learning; it’s foolish to think otherwise...

Reviews

[Ees]

Amazing poem.
Familiar feeling laced throughout. This is a very hard poem to review because it is well written. I might rethink the exclamation point at the end of the poem, if I am to offer any critique at all. It seems too final and forceful for the concept being executed very well throughout the piece. It almost calls for a "..." or a dash to me.

That's just what I am seeing, really great flow and feeling and concept though!

[Michael Stevens]

Thank you for you kind words, and I agree with your idea for the ending, and will change it.

[Ees]

Cool, glad my thought could be helpful. Great job,
have fun!

[Jetta Zippora]

Brilliant write, friend. :) I'd like to think all that too...having enough wisdom and smarts, getting through life without false starts...Your poem makes me wanna rhyme my review! :D Very awesome poem.

[Michael Stevens]

Thank you so much!