Jay Narain Poet Free verse

Wisdom

Wisdom

A candle burning in a peaceful and tranquil state,
In its flicker, reflect on past and present, successes and mistakes,
In its glow, absorb the radiations of actions and thoughts,
With it light many candles, share the wisdom in its pure and powerful state.

As a child, I imitated elders,
Parents words of wisdom still dictate my life,
Speak words which does not hurt others,
Appreciate good in others,
Knowledge teaches, Wisdom listens.

Gather some wisdom thru experimentation,
Explore new ideas and bold imaginations,
Help solve past problems, and create new hope for the future,
It is a wisdom gained and never denied.

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Andrea Dietrich June 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM Very nice. I should start seeing your older poems.

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 30, 2023 at 4:18 AM Jay, your poem "Wisdom" is a beautiful and insightful meditation on the nature of wisdom. I particularly appreciate how you use the image of a candle to represent the process of learning and growth. The poem is both personal and universal, and it offers readers a valuable lesson about the importance of listening, reflecting, and sharing our knowledge with others.

Speaks Volumes April 23, 2023 at 5:15 PM Great advice. As a child I too absorbed great wisdom from my parents. This wisdom molded my life. I enjoyed your poem so much Jay. I was very lucky that I made errors in my poem. I may not have found you and your wonderful poetry.