Lin Lane Poet Free verse

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      A smart person knows what to say ~

A wise person knows whether or not to say it.

 

Quote Me Rumi

In youth I thought I was shrewd, a defender, 
with grandiose ideas, a panacea for incivility
for a world stricken with an illness called greed.
No one listened to me; a self-proclaimed healer.

With age, I became aware of a basic human flaw.
My attitude made me believe I was a sage. 
Wisdom came ...
      in realizing a greater power than I has the cure,  
      in knowing that the world could change ME...
      and in me never allowing that to happen. 



November 28th, 2015
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
                                                          ~ Rumi ~
Quote Me Rumi Contest
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Richard Lamoureux December 5, 2015 at 3:45 PM Way to go! Congrats on a well deserved placement! Lin Lane December 5, 2015 at 3:47 PM Thank you kindly, Richard.

Sandra Haight December 4, 2015 at 2:11 PM Very creative, Lin, and your thoughts and words are so fitting for the Rumi quote. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 3:27 PM Thank you very much, Sandra.

Sarita Milliner December 4, 2015 at 11:42 AM Well done, message received!! Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 11:49 AM Thanks, Sarita..I tried to make it loud and clear.

Balveen Cheema December 4, 2015 at 10:20 AM Lin, such grandiose thoughts! Congrats on your placement! Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 10:26 AM Thank you very much, Balveen.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 4, 2015 at 6:37 AM Congratulations on the placement of the contest. Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 6:44 AM Hi, Nayda.. Thank you so much.

Connie Marcum Wong December 4, 2015 at 12:26 AM I really like the profoundness of your words, especially your wise message in your ending. This is a top winner for me Lin. Congratulations on your win! Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 6:43 AM Thanks, Connie...especially for your feedback.

John Hamilton December 3, 2015 at 11:16 PM Nicely done as always. Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 6:43 AM Thank you, John.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 3, 2015 at 11:00 PM Wow a superb write Lin.. congrats on great win! Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 6:42 AM Thank you for such a nice comment, Upma.

Michael Tor December 3, 2015 at 8:18 PM What a clever write from a very clever Poetess. Congratulations Lin on your win!! Lin Lane December 4, 2015 at 6:42 AM thanks, michael

Jan Allison December 3, 2015 at 5:44 PM Very clever write Lin congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane December 3, 2015 at 6:33 PM thanks

Skat A December 3, 2015 at 5:18 PM Lin, Congratulations on your Quoting Rumi Win. SKAT ** Love Lin Lane December 3, 2015 at 6:32 PM thanks

Cherl Dunn November 28, 2015 at 5:33 PM Dear Lin Lane Love this wondrous write of your OMG, great job my dearest new friend, totally inspirational you are celebrating this season with the right cup of holiday joy may it runith over and forever keep on flowing, cheri Lin Lane November 28, 2015 at 6:57 PM Thank you so very much, my friend.

Tim Smith November 28, 2015 at 6:28 AM Fabulous Lin...it says a lot Lin Lane November 28, 2015 at 6:35 AM Oh thank you, Tim. Nice praise from you means a lot.