A better teacher than any a book
Experience gives life a sharper look,
But ere teaching it takes toughest of test,
That a lifetime's lessons follow in haste.
Take principles, precepts of the time past,
Of essence proven for life all along,
If man his life in right mould were to cast,
He seldom if ever would go wrong.
And yet, what price is this experience?
Wanting to buy it as if for a song,
Hurried souls would end up waiting too long,
Or ride a horse that at right time not runs.
But youth is not designed to go by book,
Untaught it tries new recipes to cook.
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And I am tempted to add this couplet:
As well, for, none can anything acquire
Without first passing through a self-lit fire!
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Sonnets | 02.03.04 |
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A person as grows older and older gathers more knowledge and experience for which the society always pays respect to seniors and knowledgeable persons! Your second line stands alone as the great truth! A precious work sir!
I like the first line of your comments that seem to come from experience. Thanks for your appreciating good words.