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About This Poem

Knowledge

To presume one gains knowledge
From what one is taught
Is an ignorance all by itself
To search out a matter and exercise thought
Is wisdom, understanding, and wealth

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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 12/7/2012 6:01:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "Any 5 Lines" contest Jon. Love Carol
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 12/2/2012 6:29:00 PM
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    Jon.. CONGRATULATIONS with your wonderful poem... take care~PD

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 7:18:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you PD
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 12/1/2012 5:25:00 PM
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    wow, this is one of your best ever. brief, To the point, and profound, that is what I love. congrats.

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 7:16:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Andrea
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    Toquyen Harrell
    Date: 12/1/2012 5:21:00 PM
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    I love this one, Jon. Very wise. One can never have enough knowledge or stop learning. Love ya, Toquyen

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 6:42:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Toquyen
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    Joseph May
    Date: 12/1/2012 9:51:00 AM
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    congrats on a great win Jon

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 6:28:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 12/1/2012 7:25:00 AM
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    Another good one Jon and more congratulations xx

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 12/2/2012 6:24:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 11/30/2012 7:13:00 PM
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    The truth of this is evident. PLease do write for my new 6 line contest on LIGHT Congrad's on your skillfull win! Light & Love

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/30/2012 11:26:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Debbie. I'll have to try and find this contest. Thank you for mentioning it.
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 11/30/2012 5:23:00 PM
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    Congratulations on your very well written poem in Debbie Guzzi contest. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 11/30/2012 11:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Anne Lise
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    HOLLY MOORE
    Date: 10/25/2012 8:38:00 AM
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    So true...but I graduate in 3 mos! I have three grown children, so I think I tend to do it the last two lines of your rhyme. I think this is a much lasting way. The teacher holds the pencil, the world is the book...Thanks for commenting on my Monoku....Holly Moore

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 10/25/2012 5:21:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You are raising a family and going to school. Very commendable. I tried working and going to school. It didn't work for me. The stress took such a toll that I developed health issues so now I just work. I plan to go back to school after I retire. You only have 3 mos. left. Wow. Good for you.
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    Terry O'Leary
    Date: 10/17/2012 6:12:00 AM
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    Wisdom in poetry¨¨ Wonderful! Terry

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 10/17/2012 6:45:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Terry
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    ilene bauer
    Date: 10/16/2012 2:59:00 PM
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    so very perceptive and beautifully phrased!

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 10/16/2012 9:17:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 10/16/2012 10:50:00 AM
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    Well written, Jon. - Have a nice afternoon. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 10/16/2012 9:16:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you. Wishing you the very best.
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    Susan Burd
    Date: 10/16/2012 10:28:00 AM
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    I believe this is worthy of one of Benjamin Franklin's quotes. Very well said:)

    Cavanaugh Avatar Jon A Cavanaugh Date: 10/16/2012 9:15:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you. you are too kind.


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