Open Poetry #26 |
Wisdom |
Gunslinger Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 901TX, USA |
I'd like to think I'm wiser, Than I was when I was young. And slower now to speak my mind- And loose my sharp-edged tongue... My friends and my companions- Are resting in the ground, And I can't help but wonder, Just why I'm still around? I'm still a drifting cowboy- At least in heart and mind. With a trail of precious memories, Of things I've left behind. My cowboy friends of yesteryear, Some broncs I rode and loved. The silver, Arizona skies- Still somehow are above. The canyons, and the deserts- The black, star-studded sky... Like diamonds set in velvet, You could touch them, should you try. So now I have my camera, To catch and hold each scene- The sandstorms, and the whirlwinds, The mountain lake, serene. Wiser? I'm not certain- But older, that's a fact. No longer quick to ball my fists- I've learned to use some tact. Wiser? I can't tell you- But I savor every day... Each pleasure ere it's passing, Every friend along the way... Wisdom? Just what is it? I think it could be termed- Ability to use in life, The things that you have learned. |
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jaysh Member
since 2003-04-16
Posts 133IL, USA |
Truely Beautiful and well expressed! |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Very wise thoughts on wisdom..... I really enjoyed this!!!! Nice to see your poetry again!!!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Well said! |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
They say Wisdom comes with age...I am not so sure of that but one thing I do know is that I love to read your writing...Wisdom and beauty flow perfectly from your pen....Wonderful Writing.... |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wonderful! wonderful! I so enjoyed this! |
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