Conundrum

I'll write only of my biggest fault, over it, I daily agonize. My heart and soul are under assault I need to conceptualize. I can't seem to conquer my dislike of ignorance, I can plainly see, As I introspect, there's disquiet blaming is not where I want to be. Realizing many cannot afford a college degree, even a class, And many with a degree ignored truth, giving conspiracy a pass. So, each of us could open a book... on one hand, I love the concept of thriving, thinking, but sure to look where we're going before we have leapt. Disliking a mind willing to be told what to think, to believe, to speak I'm discarding all their qualities closing my mind, refusing to seek. A closed mind, a form of ignorance so I've come full circle with my despair. I've fallen prey to my dissonance. A conundrum that needed some air. April 30, 2023 for “Character Traits” poetry contest by Angela Tune

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/1/2023 7:45:00 PM

I heard or read once that wisdom is knowing enough to know you might be wrong - but I am not wrong when I say this is so layered and complex, I think my favorite line here is 'look where we're going before we have lept' - that is the balance in learning - but then again there's 'A little learning is a dangerous thing' - I know understand your conundrum!

Ann Peck
Date: 5/3/2023 12:15:00 PM

I like that line you chose. There's so much anger just below the surface of so many, we all need to look before we leap. I wasn't sure where the poem was going, but glad it went where it went. A wake-up call to myself. Thanks for your excellent comments, Michelle!

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/30/2023 5:57:00 PM

"I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance" Socrates Nice write Ann. I hope you enjoyed your weekend:)

Ann Peck
Date: 4/30/2023 7:57:00 PM

I love that quote by Socrates, Daniel. Tis true. :) I did have a nice weekend. My oldest son was here for two days and my ex-DIL, who is like a daughter, was here one day. It's already getting hot, gearing up for a hot, hot summer! Hope your weekend was nice, too.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/30/2023 3:11:00 PM

A beautiful poem, Ann. Your mental imagery and thoughts are both very relevant and beautifully stated. Best of luck to you in the contest!

Ann Peck
Date: 4/30/2023 8:06:00 PM

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Lasaad!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/30/2023 12:34:00 PM

I enjoyed your write/ending. Have a great/blessed day.....................

Ann Peck
Date: 4/30/2023 8:07:00 PM

Dear Paula, thank you!