… and Proud Middles … (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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"When I was young
I had just begun
and was glad to learn from my ‘betters’;

but when I knew more
than I had before
I thought I’d shake off the fetters

of hearing and heeding
and their advice needing,
and claim some authority on matters

on which I had swotted,
a few concepts spotted,
professed myself Someone of Letters –

so pleased to be pompous,
confident, ruthless
to keep in the lead of ‘go-getters’.

I came down with a thump,
a crash and a bump
with my false reputation in tatters.

The more that we learn,
should make us discern    
we’ll always be gleaners and debtors
for wisdom a wiser one scatters,
our notions of false grandeur shatters."

 [IP: 'Humble Beginnings' ]

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Comments

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

The rhyme works so well in this poem, a lovely rhythm.  Back to humble, we live and learn.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I must say it was a bit of fun working with these rhymes and rhythm that seemed to come with the idea. Thanks, Helen. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Bee on

This was so much fun - and very true. 

Bee

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Bee. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Much enjoyable Rhiannon. Excellent rhymes and rhythm too. yes A piece that a cherry provider should consider.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Ah, well, I appreciate your enjoyment and assessment anyway, Luigi! Thanks! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Lovely poem, and one that I can certainly identify with. I like the rhyme and rhythym of the poem.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean - it takes humility to acknowledge our sometimes lack of it! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

I agree totally with Luigi.  This is more than worth a cherry pick ! Loved it.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, thank you so much for telling me! Rhiannon