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Dave
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Wisdom

Post by Dave » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:49 am

Wisdom 

I think I know a lot of things.
There is a 50/50 chance
the conceit will kill me
or see me abandoned
on a darkened empty street.


So when my wife complains
I keep my mouth shut
and listen, really listen
to the voice behind the anger.

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Colm Roe
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Re: Wisdom

Post by Colm Roe » Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:45 pm

Yes Dave, there's such a vast difference between knowledge and wisdom.
I enjoyed this neat poem.

Dave
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Re: Wisdom

Post by Dave » Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:54 am

Thanks Colm
A little respected difference yes. Listen to women should be mandatory.
Dave

Matty11
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Re: Wisdom

Post by Matty11 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:44 pm

Nice one Dave. Conceit is best preserved by keeping it internal :)

 

Dave
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Re: Wisdom

Post by Dave » Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:53 am

Thanks Matty
Better to avoid conceit at all if possible

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