The Light

 

 

The Light

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even the smallest light
of wisdom
burning in the pitch black
of ignorance
casts its glow far-reaching

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the pitch black
of ignorance
succumbs
to the simplest
light of wisdom

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(haiku)

one can penetrate
the pitch black of ignorance
wisdom is the light

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(haiku)

lightless ignorance
cannot vanquish absolute
seek the light of truth

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(haiku)

lightless ignorance
does not rise impregnable
wisdom’s light will pierce

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rob kistner © 2008

 

15 thoughts on “The Light”

  1. From Dictionary.com:
    Cliche: A trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse.

    It is actually the job of the poet to AVOID writing cliched prose, rather than celebrate it.

    Come on– candles, wisdom, casting its glow!!??
    This is horrid!!

  2. Nathan –

    You are gracious. It seems these days we’ve lost sight of this simple truism.

  3. Ronman –

    I take it you didn’t find this suite to your liking. 😉

    Thank you for your words of wisdom, and for setting me straight on just what the poet’s job must be.

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