Notes About The Poem

For Kristen Bruni's Contest:
"If I had One Wish. . . . "

A Wise Wish

A pearl more precious
than possession of knowledge - 
If I had wisdom
beyond that of Solomon,
I’d have no need for wishes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Davis Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 9:03 PM
Andrea A nice wish for someone so "wise". You don't need this to come true, because you are already there. Thank you for the funny and sweet comment on my Chicken To Love poem. Hugs
Horsman Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 3:56 PM
if i had your talent Utah Lady, i would not need wishes either... well i went to my list, and it was on page 9, but you have seen it before, the strange aspect is yesterday i only had 5 pages,of poems today 10???? yes i'm a little tied up but still managing to get here a little each day....
Horsman Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 3:57 PM
sorry the Robbie Burns Poem
Devnath  Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Your wish is a really wish for wisdom, I know you are there. Nice, Tanka. bl
Benson Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 10:07 PM
A really nice wish, a lovely poem too. Thanks for your comment Andrea.
Greenlee Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM
I love your wish thinking here.Great stuff.Have a creative day dear...love,Kacey
Piyush Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 3:40 AM
truly said Andrea..it inspires motivation..gud luck to u..
K. Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 12:58 AM
Ah I believe you are the wise one, sweetie :) so thank you for sharing with me your thoughts with that one, heehee :D & thanks-- for your comments in my monoku, you made me smile so much with that ^_^ you done baking yet?? hugs to you :)
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Such beautiful words Andrea and good luck in the contest.My holiday was just terrific hope yours was to.So was the water nice and warm.Beach days are here to but my days are for fishing.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa
Babcock Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 7:52 AM
AWESOME write Andrea.
Sweetheart Avatar
May 31, 2011 at 6:53 AM
thankxx Andrea.. could really envision us as the legendary horses in that piece.. this hot beach has made my creative juices bubble over luv..I recommend for all to do same..haha..luv..
Maverick Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 1:06 PM
a great depiction of the need of wisdom that we can learn from Andrea! and best wishes in the contest..
Sweetheart Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 11:51 AM
truth be told Andrea .. a lovely and great write for the contest ..if all would possess knowledge for it is power giving wisdom..good luck in the contest with this unique impression my friend.. lovely advice.. am having a blast at the shore...90 plus and sunny delight..oh..
K. Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Your title is perfect for this tanka, Andrea! That is definitely wise of you-- wonderful wish to have--- I think you chose your wish really well-- really liked that you related it to pearls -- definitely pearl of wisdom in your write here :) how is your Sunday, sweetie? hugs to you :) and always a pleasure to read your poems, thank you for your sweet comments in mine :D
Onclaud Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM
whhooot, andie ! a bold, super stunnung, work.. wisdom is clear discernig.. winnig's best to you!! :) huggs, nette
Song Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM
http://www.paramountsong.com/song-contests Hi Andrea- Wisdom is the greatest possession of all-Solomon recognized that when he thot he had it all--yet had nothing. This is superb. Hope u are having a great day! Gwendolen
Neels Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM
you wish for wisdom but just check out this clever Tanka ;) awesome entry Andrea.. Good luck for the contest ;) love Wilma
Horne Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM
A-ha, very clever, Andrea. I love this one - this has got to be a big winner! Very glad you chose this form - it works wonderfully. Thanks for all your kind comments : )
Foulk Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM
you know this was a great ideal you came up with. Because with Wisdom all the rest will follow. Enjoyed reading this one.Thank you for commenting on Puddles On a Sidewalk.
Anish Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 7:19 AM
Solomon was indeed very wise as you mention. In snyagogue yesterday we discussed what happened to the "Ten Lost Tirbes". Hope you win the conetest and "Happy Memorial Day". Yours Matthew Anish
Kapoor Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Seeing your comment was a pleasant surprise. Thank you for remembering Andrea. Sorry my friend for not submitting anything because of a kind of Project work I am currently doing as I am writing a TV serial. It is taking lot of my time, beside other routine works, but I am hopeful that my Musical Story would be liked. I really need good wishes from you & from all my friends. Thank you so much my friend I hope to start submitting soon. . Love & best wishes always…. Ravindra… Andrea Dietrich
Kapoor Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 4:56 AM
A matchless piece of expressions, which looks to me more precious than any pearl or wishes. If one can get the gift of knowledge with wisdom, the whole world would be at your feet’s. Brilliant piece of imagination, wish and writing my friend. It's Gem from your seasoned pen Andrea and I extend my good wishes for its great success. ( continue in next ) Ravindra
Seraphin Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 3:19 AM
... * “I Shall Fave This Hearts Jewel * By A Beautiful Poetess Queen * Whom Holds Verses As Treasures In The Very Tip * Of Her Lovely Quills Dipped In Colourful Inks Majestic Creations. * Hugs & Kissses * Kisssses & Hugs * Always & Forever * Sarah” *
Seraphin Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 3:12 AM
* “Smile * A Breath of Fragranced Air * That Is My Belief When Beholding Pure Poetic Loveliness * Dear Gifted & Very Beautiful Andrea. * To Hold Wisdom 'Beyond' Solomon * Would Definitely Be A Place Inside Which One Would Wish to So Be. * Yet Even He Were Far From Perfect * Only One Ever Held That Fleshes Distinction. * I Love The Softness of You * As I Love Your Beauty.” * ... cont}
Scripca Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Great Tanka you created, dear Andrea! LOve it! Thank you for visiting my poems :) and for your nice comments. Love, iolanda
Johnson Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Solomon had sometimes gone to see the Queen of Sheba, offered to seperate a baby, true mother said just leave her. Great verse babe...xox,,,,Don
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