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I could care less about the four corners of insults, That intelligence invites; It is always the first straw of grass that’s grows, which reveals the popular outcast; As a youth, I found my image cut down into this manufactured silhouette. Drenched in social rain, my peers had never found me more alienated, Then when I spoke fluently of diverse topics; They did everything in their power to provide a verbal umbrella, However, the texture remains weak and defeated. This stormy parade that remains’ dripping is indeed an afterthought, For within this cranial mansion resides additional rooms, For the more abstract and surreal elements of life; It is that secluded gland which reveals the renaissance of men, who wear infinite Fedoras. Now wearing the shoes of a young man, A taste of charisma resides in my veins; However this slight addiction to external haze, Comes in second to my first drug of choice: Wisdom. Membership into this fraternity may take a lifetime; So don’t be surprised when resistance knocks at your door, Intimidated by the lion that dwells within your temple; Indeed intellect is the misunderstood fruit, That blossoms sweeter when accepted.

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Date: 7/28/2016 8:19:00 PM
Love the literary color you get out of this. I especially like the ending ... "indeed intellect is the misunderstood fruit, That blossoms sweeter when accepted."
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/28/2016 9:01:00 PM
Thank you Kurt. Appreciate the love.
Date: 5/15/2015 8:41:00 PM
Intellect can be misleading when it creates arrogance, but nothing is greater than understanding and wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Once again you've given me food for the soul. Thanks
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 5/15/2015 11:37:00 PM
Thank you Lara. Appreciate the love.
Date: 4/3/2015 8:02:00 AM
Wonderful write. God gave us wisdom we just have to learn how to use it the right way. A well written verse!
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 4/3/2015 4:04:00 PM
Thank you Tammy.
Date: 10/22/2014 4:36:00 AM
Splendid verses, with splendid message. Really thoughtprovoking too. Great stuff.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 10/22/2014 8:50:00 AM
Thanks Kaye. Appreciate the love.
Date: 6/9/2014 4:05:00 PM
Wow!!!! This a tremendous write.. I appreciate how you evolve with the topic and ends it well with wisdom..:) GBU
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 6/9/2014 5:35:00 PM
Thank you Olive.
Date: 5/20/2014 3:45:00 PM
Like it thanks for sharing
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 5/20/2014 5:06:00 PM
Thank you Farhana. Appreciate the love.
Date: 3/2/2014 2:32:00 PM
I like your style of poetry Jiril... It puzzles the mind a lot.Thanks for yet another wonderful pice.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 3/2/2014 2:56:00 PM
Thanks Funom.
Date: 2/3/2014 2:22:00 PM
wonderfully written, I love the bold and forthright tone toward the topic :)
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 2/3/2014 4:52:00 PM
Thank you Amanda.
Date: 1/17/2014 6:27:00 PM
so beautiful. it definitely rings true for me. keep dreaming, vivi
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 1/17/2014 6:45:00 PM
Thanks Vivi. Appreciate the love.
Date: 1/7/2014 8:41:00 PM
Very nice imagery. I particularly liked "infinite Fedoras." Thank you for sharing. Gary
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 1/7/2014 9:31:00 PM
Thanks Gary, Appreciate the love.
Date: 12/9/2013 3:03:00 AM
Expressions that have not been expressed until now! Jiril, you are a poet's poet!!
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 12/9/2013 8:39:00 AM
Thanks Chuck. Only a true poet could relate. Obviously, you are one.
Date: 11/18/2013 5:47:00 AM
amazing
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 11/18/2013 8:58:00 AM
Thank you Poetess
Date: 11/18/2013 2:02:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem. "The four corners of insults" is a brilliant line. I was never any good at IQ tests, chimps could score higher! Best wishes Linda x
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 11/18/2013 8:58:00 AM
Thanks Linda. Appreciate the love.
Date: 11/14/2013 4:23:00 PM
Wisdom may come with age, but you are already very wise! The human brain can be a very powerful tool, if we choose to use it! An amazing poem! I enjoyed reading this one!
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 11/14/2013 4:30:00 PM
Thank you Kelly. Appreciate the love.
Date: 10/6/2013 2:46:00 PM
Enjoyed this poem very much. Like you said, membership may take a lifetime, but the process makes our life worthwhile.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 10/6/2013 4:08:00 PM
Thanks David. Appreciate the love.
Date: 9/15/2013 7:45:00 PM
Wow, Very clever,,,get it? lol...but seriously absoloutely fabulous. Proper poetry,I have lots to learn. xx
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/15/2013 8:02:00 PM
Thanks Jenny. Appreciate the love.
Date: 9/7/2013 10:35:00 AM
Knowledge is power my friend. Great write. Looking forward to reading more. ~Kilmer~
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/7/2013 10:53:00 AM
Thanks Stephen. Appreciate the love.
Date: 9/6/2013 6:30:00 PM
Jiri, that was a powerful write you possess a true gift. keep writing thank you for sharing
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/6/2013 7:58:00 PM
Thanks Madelin. Appreciate the love. Check out some of the other ones. I'm gonna read some of yours.
Date: 9/4/2013 5:58:00 PM
Jiri, it takes a lot of guts to be the stand out and fight for what is important. This is a significant poem and you deserve a lot of credit for writing it and making it available to us. Well done, my friend. Allan
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 9/4/2013 6:50:00 PM
Thanks Allan. Appreciate the love.
Date: 8/9/2013 6:15:00 PM
A taste of charisma resides in my veins; I like that,,, along with the wisdom ;} nicely done ;}
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 8/9/2013 8:16:00 PM
Thanks Debbie.
Date: 8/5/2013 5:02:00 PM
Wisdom is one of the most honorable things to seek after in this vapor that is our human experience! Great work- Patrick Farley IV
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 8/5/2013 5:11:00 PM
Thanks Patrick.
Date: 8/1/2013 5:15:00 PM
Wonderful words of wisdom Jiril . Some people are ostracized because of their IQ.I enjoyed reading this tonight. Well done.Anne
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 8/1/2013 5:25:00 PM
Thanks Anne. Appreciate the love.
Date: 7/26/2013 7:19:00 AM
This is so good, the pursuit of wisdom is honorable and still even Solomon with all his wisdom turned his face from the source of his wisdom and became a fool in the process. You are a most talented poet, I enjoyed this piece very much.
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/26/2013 7:53:00 AM
Thanks Richard. I appreciate the compliment.
Date: 7/12/2013 12:06:00 PM
Great poem!!! I agree in a lot of ways, being inteligent can get you ostracized. Our modern society doesn't realize the value of being intellegent. I really enjoyed this, to favs it goes!! -Heather
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/12/2013 12:31:00 PM
Thanks Heather. Appreciate the love.
Date: 7/10/2013 6:42:00 PM
I read this twice. Wondefully penned. Great diction. The mood and the peaceful background tune!Great!. Well done bro.Gl
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Jiril Clemons
Date: 7/10/2013 8:25:00 PM
Thanks GL. Appreciate the love.
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