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Wisdom's Accomplice

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accomplice (noun)—a person or thing that knowingly helps another typically with a crime, often as a subordinate.

silence is wisdom's accomplice whose crime is creativity

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Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/23/2023 5:21:00 AM

Gosh this creates food for thought! The word 'accomplice' so powerful as is the notion of silence. In fact I'm dancing from word to word in this monoku feeling the answer lies there! Wisdom - what a dear friend yet so elusive. I feel you have created a spell to gently coax it forth! I'm going to fave this one as I'm feeling it :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/23/2023 2:46:00 PM

ahhhh...thank you for your words. I'm grateful my poem was powerful and thought provoking. I appreciate your insight into its elusive meaning...well said. Thanks for faving this one. I'm delighted. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/23/2023 3:43:00 AM

Hi Sara. Good Morning. Well said. I have always thought that silence is a strength not a weakness until silence isn't working. May the creativity and positiveness prevail over noise and destruction. I just wished that it us understood and left alone until defense is needed. Have a wonderful morning and day. May it show all things good. Peace and Blessings always to you and Bill. (smile) PS - You leave us with a message to remember.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/23/2023 2:44:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Lisa. I agree. Silence is a strength but is sometimes misunderstood. I yearn for silence and the creativity that comes with it. Your words are insightful and much appreciated. I'm grateful you'll remember the message. Wishing you a pleasant day as well, blessings from Bill & I, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/22/2023 7:59:00 PM

Ooooh! So many layers to this monoku. Unbelievable what you've accomplished in so few words. FAVE-time. Thanks, gw

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/23/2023 2:42:00 PM

I do so appreciate your appreciating the 'layers' of my poem. I'm grateful that you faved it as well. Thanks for your kind comments and continued support. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/22/2023 1:23:00 PM

Sara, as someone who recognizes the value of quiet, I wholeheartedly concur. Your argument is really insightful and high-quality.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/22/2023 2:19:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Sotto. Perhaps poets, writers, and artists need quiet in order to be creative. I need the quiet for those reasons and to silently self-reflect and explore. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. I'm always grateful for your words. Sara

Silent One

Date: 10/22/2023 3:24:00 AM

Indeed it is and as the master of silence, i can concur... :) Even your one liner is thought provoking and of a great standard..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/22/2023 4:11:00 AM

thank you, Silent One, for the accolades. I appreciate you and respect your silence. The world needs more silence. Enjoy your Sunday, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/22/2023 2:53:00 AM

- so true and excellently written, Sara :) - Have a lovely Sunday :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/22/2023 4:17:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Anne-Lisa. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. You have a lovely Sunday as well, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 10/22/2023 2:33:00 AM

Silence is the best response, best companion, when all is but dark and all seems to misunderstand and misinterpret everything, for me, silence has been my savior, i refuse to feed those that dont deserve my time and energy, with what they seek, which is attention, ill let my silence speak to them, i was just saying this to a friend, because sometimes we talk and say so much but we feel unheard. So through creativity, i find solace. Loved this one liner! Brilliant quote!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/22/2023 4:22:00 AM

thanks for sharing your sound wisdom regarding silence. It, too, is my savior. My silence stops the flow of negativity as I refuse to allow someone 'undeserving' to impact my days, my emotions, and my creativity. Your right, sometimes folks talk so much they're not heard--the exact opposite of what those narcissistic folks want. Creativity is also my solace. I appreciate you. Have a lovely Saturday, Sara