Wisdom Beyond Wisdom

Seeking wisdom beyond wisdom

Is not as easy as some people say.

Once you think you've reached your goal,

You find you're miles and miles away.

 

All the words--the scriptures, the sayings--

Amount to a mere particle of dust

When compared with ultimate truth,

Beyond all measure, profound, robust.

 

The dangerous ones, who judge and condemn--

Who blame and shame and vilify--

Smolder in the embers of intolerant beliefs

That shape their moral battle cry.

 

Yongjia Xuanjiao of the Tang Dynasty--

Thinker and inspirational muse--

Cautioned humanity NOT to slander

The vast blue sky with limited views.

 

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Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree.
"The dangerous ones, who judge and condemn--
Who blame and shame and vilify--
Smolder in the embers of intolerant beliefs
That shape their moral battle cry."
Dangerous seek the bad endings where no-one can win. The above lines True in this world. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote