The Light
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Haiku, Image, Poetry
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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__________________________
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the pitch black
of ignorance
succumbs
to the simplest
light of wisdom
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__________________________
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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
July 7th, 2008 at 3:17 am
Very true words, indeed. And the candle stands as a great metaphor.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Lovely image to go with your poem
July 7th, 2008 at 6:23 am
These are very wise lines.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Love the last line; ending with the words “far-reaching” is a good choice.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:49 am
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!!
July 7th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Anthony -
Thank you!
July 7th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Catherine -
I appreciate th kind words.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Nathan -
You are gracious. It seems these days we’ve lost sight of this simple truism.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Twitches -
I am pleased you were drawn to this piece.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:19 am
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.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
yes, pitch black of ignorance.. it is the light that overcomes the darkness.. beautifully stated..
July 7th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
One More Believer -
Thank you… shine a light!
July 7th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
All of these are awesome.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Thank you very much Noah…
July 10th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Hi Rob, And your light comes shining through all of these.