David Smith Poet Didactic

Knowing Is Sometimes Enough

Knowing one could have been a contender,
Is sometimes enough.

Knowing that the opportunity was given,
Is sometimes enough.

Knowing that it was yours to keep or to give away,
Is often enough.

Knowing the playing field was as even as was humanly possible,
Is often enough.

Knowing all the information given at the time was correct,
Is often enough.

Knowing there are opportunities elsewhere,
Is often enough.

Knowing one has the freedom to choose,
Is often enough.

Knowing all these things,
Is often enough to keep the green eyed-monster at bay.

Knowing all these things,
Is always enough to look back without anger.

Knowing all these things,
Is always enough to widen your circle.

Knowing all these things,
Is always enough for you, to perform kindly acts.

Knowing all these things,
Is always enough to tell you, who you are.

Knowing all these things,
Is always enough for you to act kindly to others,
  who are not there yet.

Knowing all these things,
Is always enough for you to spread the word.

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Caren Krutsinger November 21, 2020 at 4:18 PM So this is what’s didactic is. David, I think it is incredible. David Smith November 21, 2020 at 7:53 PM Thank you so much. I feel sometimes I have a helping hand with writing. I can be doing something else and feel compelled to come to the computer and trust the instinct and just go with the flow. I seldom change any words. The theme for this piece has always been at the back of my mind. My brother and I have discussed this topic. The consensus is that equal opportunity is all we can hope for as equal outcome may always be elusive. Thanks again David in NZ