Wisdom

It is wise

to realize

you need to listen to

those who talk to you

Really listen...really hear

thoughts shared can be dear

We all have interesting things to say

and want to learn something every day

I can learn from what you have to share

know your thoughts matter and I care

Listening is an art

comes from the heart

I listen and respond

that sets me beyond

my imaginations

limitations

I've been told I am a good listener

so my mind is not a prisoner

I am open to new ideas and thoughts

too many in my head

how many have you read

poetry is a collaboration of thoughts

give and take

make no mistake

I listen to every word

your message is heard

and may end up in my poetry some day

so I can share with others some way

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspiration of the day:
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.
Doug Larson

Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.

- Doug Larson
Wow...got this message after using first thought of the day from same author...yikes...hope I lived up to both...let me know your take on this please...Pam

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Matthew LaMontagne's picture

Thank you for your generous comments on my poetry. I read "Wisdom" and it is quite the contrasting view of my poem, but both are wisdom. I look forward to an off day so I can read more of your works. Keep writing.

P.S. check out my poetry folders on my page, you might like some of the other poems.

Ruth Lovejoy's picture

great piece and I completely agree!

fighter4life's picture

Very thoughtful poem.