The pitch black
of ignorance
succumbs
to a single
flame of truth
ignited
by the spark
of learning
*
rob kistner © 2021
Poetry at: The Sunday Muse
Poetry at: Earthweal
The pitch black
of ignorance
succumbs
to a single
flame of truth
ignited
by the spark
of learning
*
rob kistner © 2021
Poetry at: The Sunday Muse
Poetry at: Earthweal
Rob, as a retired teacher I will remember your “simple” poem. I am calling it “The beginning of the unwritten ‘Teacher’s Creed'”.
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Pleased it resonated for you Jim.
How wonderful to begin my day with this gem.
Glad it provided an uplift this morning Helen. 🙂
Wise words, Rob! Thank you for sharing ????
Thank you Ingrid!
The question marks were supposed to be a pumpkin!
Got it friend, my dite is do old it does not recognize emojis — sorry.
Lovely Rob, and so pertinent!
Thanks Kim! 🙂
“So raise the candles high, cos if you don’t we could stay black against the night”–Melanie Safka
Yeah, like she said… 😉
What a gem of a quote, Rob. It goes in my quote book!
Thank you Bev, pleased this resonates for you… 🙂
I love this Rob! Inspiring indeed!
Thank you Carrie!
I wish some of the people who prefer to cling to far out information would listen to that flame of truth! Thankfully, some of us can recognise it. Well said, Rob.
Thank you Sherry!
Eighteen words of wisdom (yes, I counted them!) – the truth is not that hard to find, I think sometimes people can be too lazy to look. Succintly and poetically put Rob.
Miracles in truth from learning! There’s five words to take it more to the heart of the mstter Marion! So it is! 🙂
Amen.
So be it brother Brendan… 🙂
Yes indeed, there’s an Amen to that.
Happy Sunday Rob
much love…
Happy Sunday my friend… much love to you Gillena! 🙂
Enjoyed this and feel it gets to the fear learning can evoke–once you see a little bit, there’s definitely more shapes looming out of the darkness.
Learning doesn’t evoke fear Chrissa, it combats fear. Continued learning produces knowledge, eliminates superstition, promotes understanding and cooperation, and brings us into balance with each other and the world. Ignorance is the root of the human problem. People like Trump want to keep people ignorant so the he can control them with propaganda and other bullshit. One does not have to be in school to acquire education. There are a plethora of legitimate sources of genuine knowledge in this world. Seek out the reputable, not the fringe and distorted.
Perfect thought to go with the image, Rob. We need to keep that lamplight burning bright for future ages, and for ourselves to build a better world.
pax,
dora
🙂
wise words
🙂
You’re right, Rob.
🙂
Learning is knowledge and knowledge can set you free from the chains of darkness. A lot said here…how are you my friend?
Yes True, we need to make education much more of a priority in this country. So much of the overall problem in this country has to do with a failing educational system. I am doing OK True, thank you for asking. Hope all is well with you — HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🙂
Nice. That flame of truth needs to burn very hot for some to learn. Good poem.
Or hold it higher…!
Beautiful, powerful truth
Thank you Susie. 🙂
Simple and profound
Thank you. 🙂
Excellent poem, Rob! I love the way you presented it.
Thank you Sara! 🙂