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Categories:
bible, celebration, christian, wisdom,
Form: Grook
Extracts from The KybalionHermitic wisdom ~ as above, so below
as in heaven, so on earth
each node thus represents the whole
if we but choose to be still
we will discover the light of our soul...
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Categories:
silence, spiritual, wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Wise Old CompanionWho knows who he is; how old he is?
He is older than me, I know that:
He is an ancient being. I am certain
He must be omnipotent and omnipresent;
He knows all (omniscient).
He is from the age...
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Categories:
age, old, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
Definition of A PoetDefinition of a poet: I think a poet is...? A poet is...? A poet...is!...
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Categories:
wisdom, inspirational, poetry, poets, spiritual,
Form: Free verse
Vs Vs VsStatesman vs politician
Priest vs Holy Man
Truth vs Falsehood
Evil vs Good
(Love can never hate)
Heart Attacks:
God cuts man slack
in which man foolishly
ties knots – Soul Clots....
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Categories:
wisdom, christian, humanity, inspirational, integrity,
Form: Free verse
Heart Gentle, Eye MindfulWanting blindly, even good
Seldom have few understood
Is ineffective
If one's doing's misdirected
Be the gentle heart well-guided
Not with eyes that are short-sighted
But mindful and wide
Else be intention misapplied...
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Categories:
wisdom, conflict, deep, encouraging, giggle,
Form: Rhyme
Fractured ResolveI am unravel myself constantly to be everything for everyone.
Neglecting who I care about and betrayed by those which were once in their place.
I stretch myself to heights I cannot fathom to reach.
Shot...
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Categories:
evil, humanity, sorrow, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
The Weight Of Our ThoughtsTHE WEIGHT OF OUR THOUGHTS
Mind, the supreme gift to humankind is,
Plentiful thoughts criss-crossing whiz;
Enchanted spirits gliding high,
Success triumph when almost nigh!
Gratified the mind, with content filled,
Appeased exuberant gladly thrilled;
Vibrant agile mind dancing sprightly,
Energetic playful...
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Categories:
philosophy, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
Blood And WaterA heavenly mix,
that gives a perfect fix.
They say blood is thicker than water,
a reverberating old proverb.
But, I object!!!
Course in the world I am living,
water is magic.
In the world I am living,
water is no different.
It can...
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Categories:
wisdom, dedication, deep, devotion, journey,
Form: Free verse
LAO TZUAs you know by now…if you read my poems from time to time
when it comes to putting my thoughts and words together…
I am partial to the rhyme.
(It’s how I start my day)
But today’s blessing does...
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Categories:
wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
WISE OLD WORDS
We have so much wisdom at our fingertips…passed down throughout the ages
written by wise men…wise women…by philosophers and sages.
Simple words they shared with us on the art of living.
They wrote of love, acceptance, compassion…to have...
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Categories:
wisdom,
Form: Rhyme
Ode for a Fortunate Infant
Ode for a Fortunate Infant
Newborn:
Smacked and
Screaming —
Hardly more than a new fact,
A statistic
Already forgetting
The crush into Becoming.
This “tabula...
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Categories:
wisdom, birth, blessing, family, identity,
Form: Ode
How To Fight Off Your BluesHere's my suggestion
how to fight off your blues:
pick up a brush and paint on a canvass
whatever comes to mind: landscape, birds or flowers;
pick up a pen and write some silly lyrics for children...
to release your...
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Categories:
wisdom, blue, change, confidence, desire,
Form: Lyric
In Choosing SeclusionChoice is a cause
Choosing brings effects.
Effects bring potential closure
Into perceived final ending.
Heart thoughts mitigate all
Rummaging memories
In choosing seclusion…
Quiet time, all looking for a fuller Self.
Please, no grief in this
Just joy, and understood tenderness.
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Categories:
wisdom, engagement, growing up, introspection,
Form: Free verse
CivilizationAncient
~*~*~*~*~*Beliefs
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Cultivate
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Distinguishable
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Entities
~*~*~*~*~*Fortify
Genuine
~*~*~*~*~*Harmonic
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Ideas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Justifying
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Kindredship
~*~*~*~*~*Mentoring
Nurturing
~*~*~*~*~*Obliging
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Perseverance
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Qualifies
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Respect
~*~*~*~*~*Strengthening
Transcends
~*~*~*~*~*Ultimate
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Victory
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Wellsprings
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Xenial
~*~*~*~*~*Yonder
Zeal...
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Categories:
wisdom, adventure, community, culture, destiny,
Form: ABC
Specific Types of Wisdom Poems
Definition | What is Wisdom in Poetry?
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