Wisdom churns in the belly of the fortuitous few
Earned on the backstrap of humanity
Achieved through years of trials
Aging imposes
Judiciously earned
Experiences harsh teacher
Unfolding
From brokenness, suffering
The wise are sought
Entrusted
Wisdom wears modesty
It doesn’t flaunt
What could we be
If we all wore wisdom
Like a badge
An honor
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Author:
Katie B. (
Offline) - Published: April 26th, 2026 03:47
- Category: Reflection
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I say let it be capes and as the more wisdom acquired let the capes grow on their own LOL
Thank you Demar, greatly appreciated.
It's always been a prayer of mine to earn those silvery wisps of hair with their corresponding weight in wisdom. Nan used to tell us repeatedly, "age with dignity." An excellent reading for a Sunday 🕊️🙏
A poem of the relationship between wisdom and age. It lays out each step and climbs the ladder of logic. Good write Katie
Thank you Arqios, greatly appreciated.
Yes lets be acquiring wisdom as I age - just making sure it is disgracefully. Above all enjoy.😜
Yes , I hope I gain Wisdom as I get Older.
It's when you look back to your youth and think:
'What was I thinking of '?
Well Said.
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