Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

Will I Be Wise

If I go to the library each day
and seek out the knowledge there on display,
reading all the newspapers, come what may;
and listen to what others have to say?
Then, will I be wise?

If I let the children teach me their way,
drop my inhibitions, and learn to play,
asking old folks before they slip away;
their secrets, to keeping doldrums at bay?
Then, will I be wise?

If I study nature's wondrous array,
questioning space and the stars as they lay;
or unearth ancient pottery of clay
revealing treasures of buried Pompeii?
Then, will I be wise?

If I demystify ancient Cathay,
deciphering riddles of yesterday;
and evoke all the prophets when I pray,
absorbing all that their teachings relay?
Then, will I be wise?

If I condemn all wars, strife, and melee,
voicing my objections without delay,
while upholding truths I'll never betray;
and find the courage to walk from the fray?
Then, will I be wise?

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 7:32 PM Lovely, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 7:58 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Ingrid Showalter Swift February 16, 2016 at 9:47 AM This is a great write! Thank you -love it Emile Pinet February 17, 2016 at 10:13 AM Thanks Ingrid, I appreciate your support. Emile. Ingrid Showalter Swift February 16, 2016 at 9:48 AM and seemless too! reads like butter :)

Michael Tor February 12, 2016 at 4:00 PM You are wise my friend. For to write such questions definitely shows it is from a wise man. Your examples show one form or another of wisdom. The examples given are impressive. The reflections of the writer who cleverly gives the examples of the question which is wisdom. Thank you for sharing these truths Emile. Emile Pinet March 12, 2016 at 11:15 AM Please read my last poem, Thank you Emile. Emile Pinet February 17, 2016 at 10:14 AM Thanks Michael, you have brought a smile to my day with your friendly comments. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux February 12, 2016 at 2:25 PM Yes! The fact that you seek these things out shows you already possess wisdom. Emile Pinet February 12, 2016 at 3:40 PM Thanks Richard, I welcome your comments. Emile.

Eileen Manassian February 11, 2016 at 11:41 AM Wonderful poem, Emile. You have already shown your wisdom in the choice of words and ideas in this intriguing write. Hugs Emile Pinet February 11, 2016 at 1:29 PM Thanks so much Eileen, your comments are always a pleasure to receive. Emile.

Dineen Williams Gault February 11, 2016 at 10:27 AM So well crafted and thought provoking, there's much wisdom in your words. Splendid write. Emile Pinet February 11, 2016 at 10:51 AM Thanks Dineen, I appreciate your visit and friendly comments. Emile.