“Thou knowest all; I sit and wait
with blinded eyes and hands
that fail, till the last lifting
of the veil and the first opening
of the gate.” The True Knowledge
Oscar Wilde.
In my book, knowledge
is not measured
by a certificate, or a scroll –
a string of letters
after one’s name...
a ribbon, or a medal;
it’s baking a perfect
loaf of bread
that rises right on time –
sensing by a smell
in the air it’s going to rain
or interpreting that look
on a stranger’s face
tells you, you’ve met
somewhere along the way
and when you put
your head on the pillow
at the end of the day,
it’s the knowing, maybe
you’ve helped change
someone’s life, just
a bit for the better.
Comments
skinner_jennifer | May 21, 2011 - 22:03
Hi Tina,
I'm totally in agreement with all these sentiments.
I love that third stanza:-
it's baking a perfect
loaf of bread
that rises right on time -
sensing by a smell
in the air it's going to rain
As you say it's the simple things that are the most
important.
Thankyou for the read.
Jenny.
maisie | May 22, 2011 - 00:22
this is lovely & I haven't found anything wrong with it.
seekerofwords | May 22, 2011 - 03:45
This fine piece of writing put a smile on my face! Well done!
Namaste,
Lenny
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 06:51
Hi there, Jenny;-)
Pleased you enjoyed and as you say, it's always the little things;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 06:51
Gosh, Maisie...thank you;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 06:52
Lenny - thanks so much for reading and taking the time and trouble to let me know you enjoyed;-)
Tina
Highhat | May 22, 2011 - 07:52
Wonderful Tina- this is fantastic - I love the way you simply state all this as general knowledge- I especially like the 3rd stanza- I quite agree.
;)Pia
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 07:59
Many thanks, Pia;-) Great minds think alike, as they say;-)
Tina
oldpesky | May 22, 2011 - 10:33
Hi Tina. Loved this. Wouldn't it be nice if this knowledge was taught in schools?
SundaysChild | May 22, 2011 - 13:20
A very fine piece of writing
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 17:58
Ta, oldpesky. And yes, wouldn't it, and some.
Have a peaceful week;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 17:59
Sunday's - kind of you to say so;-) Many thanks for reading.
Tina
Beeme | May 22, 2011 - 18:18
This is a so beautiful and lovely in sentiment :) well done on the cherry- richly deserved as ever.
Beeme xx
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 18:20
Thanks, so much, Beeme. Good of you to take the time to read and comment so kindly. Much appreciated;-)
Tina xx
MistakenMagic | May 22, 2011 - 19:04
Beautiful poem, Tina, and I totally agree. Our innate senses are always our best allies ;) Wonderfully told - well done on the cherry!
Magic xxx
Silver Spun Sand | May 22, 2011 - 20:52
Thank you, Magic;-)
You are amazing; I know how busy you are right now, and yet you still manage to take time out from your studies to catch up on ABC. More power to you, is all I can say, and the best of luck for this week;-)
Tina xxx
Dynamaso | May 23, 2011 - 00:31
Tina, such a sage piece this is - there is a lesson for us all in your choice words.
Silver Spun Sand | May 23, 2011 - 06:51
Mark - good to hear from you. Thanks for your words too;-)
Tina
barryj1 | May 23, 2011 - 12:36
Beautiful poem but what makes this extra-special is the fact that it is so accessible. A sixty year-old (i.e. yours truly) can read this pithy verse and come away shaking his head in full agreement and then a twelve year-old, middle shool student can watch the bread rise in her adolescent mind and takes something equally as valuable away from the poem. It works at multiple levels.
Silver Spun Sand | May 23, 2011 - 12:40
Many thanks, barry;-) Your feedback highly valued as you always do seem to get to the heart of the matter in such a skilfull way.
Hope you have a good week.
Tina
Nathan Bednarek | May 23, 2011 - 21:44
Inspiring. Loved it! A well deserved cherry!
Nathan x
Silver Spun Sand | May 24, 2011 - 06:55
Many thanks, Nathan;-)
Tina x
Cavalcaderl | May 25, 2011 - 21:15
new Silver-Spun-Sand
Greatn poem and well deserved
cherry! stanza is the last I took to.
And when you put
your head on the pillow
at the end of the day.
it's the knowing maybe
youv'e helped change
someone's life just
a bit for the better.
Great words so so true!
And good one for (IP)
julie xx
Kahdai | May 26, 2011 - 16:55
wonderful thankyou Tina, made me feel better
Silver Spun Sand | May 26, 2011 - 20:33
Julie - thought you might enjoy this, and you did.
Thank you for reading;-)
Tina xx
Silver Spun Sand | May 26, 2011 - 20:34
Hi there, Kahdai. Good to hear from you;-)
Pleased you enjoyed and I am glad it cheered you up.
Tina x