The thoughtful behavior of wisdom, a sagacious lady

This poem, about the characteristics of wisdom, is dedicated to all who answered the question: What shows that a person has wisdom?

Wisdom, s thoughtful lady, refined

Increases in strength with passing of time

Says things with wit and discernment

Doing what is right at the opportune moment

Only time will really tell, if

Made decisions do bode well.

Wisdom is not an inborn trait

In fact, she comes to those who wait

Shows reverence for the things she knows

Desiring everyone’s benefit so

Over time the lessons learned

Make her richer with life’s bounty earned.

With growing grandeur as she ages

Imbibes wine of experience at life’s numerous stages

Survives the stormy sea of angst

Dilemmas propel to do her best

Own lessons, source for her yearning

Makes life the root of worthwhile learning

Wisdom, a lady who endless travels

Includes mysteries for us to unravel

Stays the course when problems face

Disasters do not serve to faze

Only at herself does laugh

Makes easier life for someone else.

Wisdom is present in how one thinks

Involves her knowledge and missing links

Staying long enough to listen

Diamonds in words that will glisten

Only positive, useful vibes

Making sound decisions in time.

Wisdom embraces her mistakes

Instead of talking, has a listening trait

She shows calmness with her words

Does moderate the things so heard

On common sense, she does thrive

Making humility come alive.

Wisdom knows just when to speak

Involves even those who do not agree

Silence, grace and respect

Dreads to speak and overreact

Only her all does she give

Making failure a reason to live.

Copyright (C) by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

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