The schools which we attend, with goals of higher learning,
Cannot match experience for lessons in "discerning".
Learning happens over time and simply can't be rushed.
Patiently through trial and error we learn, but still are "hushed".
Sometimes we have challenges we do not like at all.
But rising up and solving them will make us to stand tall.
We may have opinions, but o'er time these too will change,
For as we gather wisdom our "sight" is longer-range.
Observation teaches well, so watch and listen much,
Always seeking to learn more, avoiding snares and such.
It takes a lot of living to be taught and to be wise.
Gathered over many years, life's teaching is a prize!
"Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding."
Proverbs 3:13 KJV
© 2013 Arlene Schwartzkopf