Wisdom

Wisdom would have meant walking away
Turning off the feelings, ignoring my thoughts
 
Wisdom would have meant listening to my instincts, 
My gut feeling, my inner self
 
Wisdom would have meant not getting caught up, 
Not playing along, not loving
 
Next time, I will listen to that little voice
The voice of reason, protection, self preservation

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Adeleke Adeite

August 22, 2009 at 7:18 AM

This is a wonderful, awesome piece; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke

James Fraser

August 18, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Congratulations on being featured>>James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

August 18, 2009 at 9:49 AM

Congratulations, JB, on having your poem of wisdom featured this week. In my opinion, wisdom is learning to recognize which inner voice is sent by God and learning to listen to Him, often... always! Lovingly, DAS-J

Jared Pickett

August 17, 2009 at 6:40 PM

Deserving of a feature... EXCELLENT.....:JP]

August 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM

Good message in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen

Michael Jordan

August 17, 2009 at 5:09 PM

JB - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week - God Bless, MJ

Sue Mason

August 17, 2009 at 2:26 PM

Awesome write here, J.B. I learned awhile ago to listen to that place behind my belly button which doesn't lie unlike my heart and mind ... smile ... that gut-level stuff is usually right on!! Congratulations on your wonderful write being selected to be featured this week at the Soup!!