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Wisdom In Poetry

Brightly shines the light of wisdom in poetry The collective thoughts of thinkers abound, To bring new understanding and empathy. The phrases need not be erudite or fancy, With appropriate words poems imitate sound Brightly shines the light of wisdom in poetry. Calculated poems make one sad or happy, Rippling with emotion, sometimes profound To bring new understanding and empathy. Even when a poem is trite or overly sappy, It may be memorable, even anthology bound Brightly shines the light of wisdom in poetry. Most poems are better explained literally By those who write them, yes, hands down, To bring new understanding and empathy. So, I will confess with a measure of finality The obscure and ethereal are still around Brightly shines the light of wisdom in poetry To bring new understanding and empathy. Written May 30, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2022 4:04:00 AM

"The phrases need not be erudite or fancy, With appropriate words poems imitate sound Brightly shines the light of wisdom in poetry." my favorite part, and also Judy's I see.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2022 9:55:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed the poem, Caren. I think it's a good one on poetry.

Judy Ball

Date: 5/30/2022 8:11:00 PM

Well said Milton. love that phrase,"Brightly shines the wisdom in poetry." Good stuff. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 9:02:00 PM

Thank you so much, JB. It's so nice to hear from you, and glad you enjoyed my poem.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/30/2022 7:29:00 PM

This one is going straight into my faves, Milt, a very happy morning to you:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 9:03:00 PM

Thank you, Jo. I really appreciate the fave. Glad you like the poem.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/30/2022 5:14:00 PM

There’s wisdom brightly shining through this Villanelle poem Milton, empathy too. A fine write… Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 6:36:00 PM

Thanks so much, Belle, for your kind thoughts and response to my poem. I appreciate it.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/30/2022 3:42:00 PM

Hello Milton, Yes poetry has wisdom and empathy. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/31/2022 12:04:00 PM

Hello Milton, you are welcome. I enjoyed to read this poem. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2022 4:41:00 PM

Thanks for reading my poem, Darlene, and thank you for the affirmative response to it.