You seem to have written about my husband's grandfather, he was such a man, learned everything he knew from the books in a Library, he was a very wise and awesome man. I love this Gene!
Reviewed by blue soplain (Reader)
Reviewed on February 7, 2009
egads. .. . the insIght of t.his is so eloquent and epic.....a sojourn of soft introspection that never truly leaves a real learner. . .. embedding. . .
i could eat books and always be hungry.
devouring the devout things, soft page upon page.
ink on my tongue.
tattoo'd spines.
yep.
> <
ness
Gene - Thought-provoking poem. The understated expression, as John pointed out, perfectly suits the subject. I remember the realization that there is a difference in "learning" and "education." Loved the ending:
ultimately he learned
he would not live long enough
to learn all things
he would like to know,
including himself.
On the bright side, we'll learn our whole lives and perhaps beyond.
Keeps things new and interesting. - David
Gene, this is wonderful...your last stanza makes it perfect!
Reviewed by Ofira Sephiroth (Reader)
Reviewed on February 4, 2009
Very true...when never find the important answers in life (our true selves) until it's too late but the learning process is the most important part of the journey. Great write.
Gene,
The strength here lies in the direct, no-frills no-fluff expression, each stanza with its own point and weight, an elegant exploration of the journey each of us has to make in some way if we are to think and learn at all. This is serious, sane, and very fine.
John
learning, a journey we make on our own -- a journey that keeps on giving, minute by minute, until we are no longer in it -- very philosophical poem Gene -- the last line, I sometimes wonder if we really want to know everything about ourselves -- a little mystery in anything adds spice -- an enjoyable read with lessons to all, even the old guys -- who might they be? -- much peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael
No kidding. This is very insightful as usual. Another winner. Very again.Don't wish to sound pedantic but can't help it. Darn, you're good. Hugs and chuckles, J'nia
Reviewed by Gerard Gauthier (Reader)
Reviewed on February 4, 2009
What a great read Gene...learning should be a journey that
starts and ends with us
Wow so true Gene, I love this and as I started to read I thought he will never live long enough to know who he is. Thank you Gene for sharing. I asked my children who their Mother and Father were one day and they looked at me like I had ten heads so I wrote an article for all five of them called "Who's Your Mommy and Who's you Daddy" now they know just who we are but they may never know themselves as well. Thank you for sharing.
I like what you write... and the way it's written. Life is a difficult road without learning at every turn. The younger one of today are in for shocks when they discover that much of what they've learned is useless, and what they haven't, is expensive and embarrassing. I wish I had something to offer that you haven't learned, but........ - Bill
Isn't that the truth!! Now if only we could teach our children to not question their parents... hee, hee... while teaching them to question what they learn in school and what they learn from books... :~)
Cryssa
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Edwin
Your poem is the path of knowledge
then embraced by wisdom &
Wonderful realizations too
Much Love & Inspirations
Vickei
i could eat books and always be hungry.
devouring the devout things, soft page upon page.
ink on my tongue.
tattoo'd spines.
yep.
> <
ness
Regis
Write on!!!
Ted
ultimately he learned
he would not live long enough
to learn all things
he would like to know,
including himself.
On the bright side, we'll learn our whole lives and perhaps beyond.
Keeps things new and interesting. - David
The strength here lies in the direct, no-frills no-fluff expression, each stanza with its own point and weight, an elegant exploration of the journey each of us has to make in some way if we are to think and learn at all. This is serious, sane, and very fine.
John
Mryna
It's all about reading, Gene, you're so right.
starts and ends with us
Newfie Hugs, Rose
I like what you write... and the way it's written. Life is a difficult road without learning at every turn. The younger one of today are in for shocks when they discover that much of what they've learned is useless, and what they haven't, is expensive and embarrassing. I wish I had something to offer that you haven't learned, but........ - Bill
Sandie Angel :o)
Cryssa
This is so true. We will never live long enough to learn as much as we would like. Life is short.
Mary