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The Difference Between Knowledge and Wonder
I have been on the earth for multiple decades
I continue to learn that I know less every year
The things I used to be SURE of
I am now not so sure
I am comforted by faith and little signs I get from my loved ones that have passed on
Even though I know less every year, my wonder at the world grows every year
It’s a trade off between knowledge and wonder
I think it’s called wisdom
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Free verse
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Alex Tanner
Sun, 2023-02-19 15:28
I agree
Well put Johanna, Wisdom is, I think. realising you don't know half of what you think you should. (I'm in my 80th year.) Alex
Candlewitch
Sun, 2023-02-19 15:32
hello Johanna,
it is so good to meet you! welcome to Neopoet. if you need any help with the site, please just ask and someone will be glad to help you. thank you for posting your first poem. I much enjoyed it. a poem of wonder and much wisdom!
*hugs, Cat
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Seren
Mon, 2023-02-20 04:57
Dear Johanna
Welcome to the site. I think you're spot on your poem doesn't just talk of wisdom and wonder. It is wisdom
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Kind regards Seren (Director of Community Outreach)
This is a cracking first post. I am looking forward to reading more of your posts.
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Rosewood Apothecary
Mon, 2023-02-20 12:48
It just might be
Excellent thought experiment. Welcome to neopoet. Nice short organized line of thinking here. I really enjoyed this.
Welcome,
Tim