Intelligence is a gift,
But also a balance.
With thought comes emotion
Yet too much emotion replaces thought.
With thought comes decisions
Yet with the choice of good comes that of bad
With thought we give ourselves hope
Yet too much confidence replaces humility
With thought comes more thought
And while less leaves you vulnerable
Too many leaves you afraid
Therefore the carefree are those who clear their mind of sorrow,
And the conscientious are those who prioritize purity over desire,
And the leaders are those who believe in their ability to serve,
And the successful are those who value the capability of their intelligence,
And do not waste it on the consequences that they cannot control.
The way you discussed balance was very insightful. Also your last stanza sounded like it was one of the poems we read in class. You did an amazing job of showing both sides of a balance and how they even each other out.
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you wrote how a clear mind effects the way that people view the world. You did a great job on showing both yin and yang.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you described balance within your poem. You showed how everything needs to be balanced no matter if it's good things too.
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