Listen To Discipline

What do you do when you receive correction?
Remain haughty then scramble in another direction?
The wise ones won't shun it, but face it with courage
To change their ways although they might suffer.

The end result is oh so pleasing,
Clothing maturity is oh so appeasing.
Who needs discipline? Don’t we all?
The humble embrace it to shield from a fall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tomeo Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 2:18 AM
Beautiful piece of love and truth!!!
Jones Avatar
February 5, 2017 at 10:31 AM
Nice Reminder!
Breedt Avatar
January 31, 2017 at 10:23 PM
What a fantastic theme and mostly ignored wisdom. Its as if you picked a 1000$ on the street that everybody overlooked.high time you joined as a premium member
Tate Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 4:51 PM
Susan, you hit it right on discipline. Good job,
Cra Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 5:36 PM
Is this published or what? It's really good, and you are extremely talented... I've read some of your other poems as well. You should visit my site: poeticpossibilities.tk ! I think this poem could have a really good chance of winning one of our contests! Or enter another one of your poems... they all seem really fantastic and creative! Wish you the best with your poetry no matter what you decide! :) -jec
Williams Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Susan, I hope someone does correct me..David
Palli Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Just read the Bible book of Proverbs----who could correct us better than our creator?
Horsman Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 1:44 AM
Wow Susan, what a wonderful message. love this poem. harry
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May 6, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Yes, i too agree. Wonderful poem. Loved always, bl
Andresen Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Yes, all of us ! Well said and well written Susan. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Burch Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM
True Words...'rebuke a wise man and he will thank you...' :) Well Done...Thank you for your visit I appreciate it very much! big hugs, love deb
Madonsela Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 11:48 AM
point well spoken. I liked it. Thanx for stopping by earlier. Ronny.
Harrell Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 11:16 AM
True words. Thanks for the insight. Love, Toquyen
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