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Wisdom and Understanding

I prayed,I prayed,
Almighty God,
Wisdom I need,
I believed,
Had no doubt,
And wisdom was,
Handed down indeed,
Wisdom was lonely,
So I went back to Him,
And this time He bestowed,
Understanding,
Wisdom and understanding,
Roll hand in hand,
One the idea,
The other the plan,
A little greedy,
I am back again,
I need expression,
So I can express,
Wisdom and understanding,
To my family and friends....

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2014 2:07:00 PM

lol,, okay, once again I got a notification, for this poem,...I guess we lost the old ways.. anyways, thank you for the comment on my comment, about your comment... Linda

Richard Palmer
Date: 12/12/2021 1:29:00 PM

lol, ok Poet A

Gene Bourne

Date: 6/3/2014 2:19:00 AM

Friend Richard, I never could get your comment on Kitchenette Motel answered, so I posted a separate one at the top of the comments. I appreciate your comment. I admire the way you wrote "Wisdom and Understanding, the way you carried your motif all the way through. Congrats...YF...Gene Bourne

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/4/2014 11:02:00 AM

thank you Gene,I put a lot of thought in my writing,honored,YF Richard

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/25/2014 9:21:00 AM

once again, Richard, thank you for the comment on my comment...Linda

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/4/2014 11:00:00 AM

you are welcome Poet A,thanks oxox

Skat A

Date: 5/24/2014 8:36:00 AM

wonderful win Richard, awesome dedication, and words...SKAT

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/25/2014 6:17:00 AM

thanks Skat,,,always giving my best,,,oxox

Ivor Kos

Date: 5/19/2014 4:23:00 PM

Enchanting wisdom and knowledge within this marvelous Poem. I have loved this fascinating Poem very much.

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/25/2014 6:13:00 AM

thank you Ivo,keep reading,,,keep full joying

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/18/2014 10:09:00 AM

Richard, ..Congratulations, <3 Enjoy my newest blog, if you like. :) I appreciate the support. Thank you--- xox~ LINDA

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/25/2014 6:11:00 AM

thank you Poet A,,,back from a little break,,,just enjoying a few contests,,oxox

Terry Burns

Date: 3/27/2013 11:37:00 AM

Very good write my friend and thank you for those wise words. I am just in a slump right now, I am sure it will all come to me one day and I'll come back with a vengeance. Thanks, Terry.

Richard Palmer
Date: 3/31/2013 6:21:00 AM

only a matter of time Terry,great writers never give in,enjoy the break while it last

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/13/2012 4:47:00 PM

What a great combination, when tempered with love it will be ready for the masses. Solomon asked for wisdom and God granted him wealth as well. May you have the wisdom of Solomon and the heart of his father David!

Richard Palmer
Date: 11/15/2012 4:01:00 PM

thank you very much Richard

Vesna Kovrlija

Date: 9/5/2012 9:20:00 AM

Your wish was granted. You can really express wisdom and understanding. Thank you for your encouraging words.

Richard Palmer
Date: 9/5/2012 11:43:00 AM

yours will be too,ask without doubt,thanks Vesna

Nikita Lempadi

Date: 7/5/2012 10:49:00 AM

Yes, with wisdom is understanding. great one Richard

Richard Palmer
Date: 9/5/2012 9:07:00 AM

thanks Nikita,I think so too

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/29/2012 11:14:00 PM

I can't help smiling as I read this one Richard its true that God gives richly and freely; and its good to ask him for these things..) Oh and the comment you left on my page should have been directed at Michelle; who is the author of the fiddlers cat, yours Joe.

Richard Palmer
Date: 9/5/2012 9:08:00 AM

ok Joe send the comment to her,lol,thanks and I have proven these words

Ivy Vresk

Date: 6/26/2012 7:43:00 AM

Very wise,very well expressed,very easy to understand,Thank you dear Richard for this such nit poem you are very wise person just like king David,and thank you for stooping by,Ivy

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/26/2012 4:05:00 PM

thank you very much,Ivy oxox

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/25/2012 2:20:00 PM

I love that line "wisdom was lonely".... You have indeed gained the beauty of expression, and you share it beautifully, Richard!

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 5:34:00 PM

thank you very much Carrie

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 6/25/2012 12:25:00 PM

'...one the idea, the other the plan,' such a terrific phrase! A wonderful statement of faith and belief... Well done, Richard!

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 5:34:00 PM

like keeping you entertained,thanks Keith

Terry L. Allen

Date: 6/25/2012 11:44:00 AM

Well thought out and well stated. I can see that you obtained the gift of expression. Best Wishes TLee

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 5:32:00 PM

thank you I think I have,lol,thanks Terry

Elliott Bowe The Drunken Poet

Date: 6/25/2012 10:36:00 AM

POWERFUL WORDS THAT POLISH THE THIRD EYE!!!

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 5:31:00 PM

thank you Elliot

Kasim Ishmael

Date: 6/25/2012 9:05:00 AM

Wisdom and understanding,its what the world need my friend,great write friend

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Kasim

Val Flores

Date: 6/25/2012 1:04:00 AM

You are defintiely like a Solomon in this day and age. Your absolutely inspirational! God Bless!

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/13/2014 6:21:00 AM

thank you much Val

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/24/2012 6:13:00 PM

RIchard, this is very lovely... thanks for sharing your poem, always~PD

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 12:20:00 AM

Thanks PD

Carma Sanderson

Date: 6/24/2012 5:30:00 PM

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Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 12:19:00 AM

ok Carma I will

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 6/24/2012 4:31:00 PM

You remind me of King Solomon asking God for wisdom. You remember he got it all by asking that. Good choice. Wisdom, Understanding AND Expression - we all need those!! Now you have all that - go express it, Richard!!! Will hear from you:)) Love ya, Toquyen

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/25/2012 12:19:00 AM

thank you very much,Toquyen