Knowledge

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All the knowledge in the world Collected in volumes and volumes of books May sooth the soul and give one comfort Let me tell you, a little known tale When knowledge is collected and wisdom lost One will drown, in a flood like the holocaust Knowledge in evil hands Beware when one allows that to stand I rather a kind heart Spreading wise intent It’s the goodness we must always ferment Surround me with books Shall they speak of love So that the dam never bursts Drowning out all that was written from above Flirting with knowledge makes A few of them smitten Loving humanity is the true wisdom That long ago the elders have written

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Jan Allison

Date: 11/27/2016 5:50:00 PM

Wise words indeed and what an incredible image Arthur:-) hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/28/2016 9:16:00 PM

Thanks took me years to paint it!!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/27/2016 4:06:00 PM

incredible work about the written word, arthur; i agree with you!..huggs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/28/2016 9:15:00 PM

You do? well the whole world does!!!! LOL

Tim Smith

Date: 11/27/2016 11:41:00 AM

Perfect piece Arthur and I love the pic.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/27/2016 6:30:00 PM

Thanks Tim! :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/27/2016 8:08:00 AM

Indeed..Its not about how much we know..but how wise we use it with a kindred soul...'Surround me with books shall they speak of love'.I love this line dear Arthur and the poem.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/27/2016 6:30:00 PM

Thank you Charmaine! hugs!

Charmaine Chircop
Date: 11/27/2016 12:21:00 PM

Very original picture Arthur : )I like it.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/26/2016 10:43:00 PM

Wisdom of learning from doing my opinion is the best knowledge hands on like the old timers. Just because you read the books doesn't mean you can accomplish the deed. Love Your work , Arthur. Hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/27/2016 6:30:00 PM

Thanks Eve, all the knowledge in the world is useless without wisdom and many do not know how to SEEK it! LOL