The Stupid

it’s taken years
decades even
to silence the frustration within me
fomented by the uneducated, misinformed and willfully ignorant

the things they say are detrimental
to our well-being and existence on this planet
cohabitation with those who wish us harm
is not the kind of world i want to live in

they wouldn’t know an informed decision
even if it came up and introduced itself
no progressive action stands a chance in the hands of the stupid
as they continue to breed disinformation

while i fear for our future
i’m learning to let go of unproductive anger
and turning off the desire to engage
or even trying to educate a non-existent intellect

they are beyond help
they are the die-hard ignorant amongst us
i will leave it to the professionals
to change their minds and hearts

Mentation

we are capable
of so much more
than just instinct

logic and reasoning
the cornerstone
of the thought process

do…

reflect
analyze
acquire information
develop original ideas
structure concise arguments
make sound decisions
commit to following through on thoughts
debate your decisions rationally

be…

a critical thinker

one’s developed rationale
guides better decisions
turning experiences into lessons

humble and wise
thinkers value the power
of people drawing the best conclusions

Think It Through

one doesn’t come across it often
this feat of lyrical astuteness
witnessed in written puzzles

i applaud these cerebral metaphors
enlightening us in phrases
challenging us with humor

to all the creators
with intelligence and sharp wit
a well-deserved hat tip

Rationale Defined

Untitled

when life throws
the consequences of living
in the path
of its inhabitants
a reaction ensues

what will it be…
compassion?
schadenfreude?
action?
indifference?

those who are gauche
spew an urge
to oppugn
with their splenetic
reaction

their attempts
to bifurcate
the attentive passersby
is thankfully
limited

attention garnered
by the few impressed
while the majority
dismiss them
as reason holds

… and the sensible go on

321 Quote Me – Knowledge

 

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I have been tagged by Sadje – Keep It Alive to participate in this challenge. Thanks a lot, Sadje for the tag! This tag was originally created by Rory – A Guy Called Bloke.

Guidelines: 321 Quote Me!

Thank the Selector
Post 2 quotes for the dedicated Topic of the Day.
Select 3 bloggers to take part in ‘321 Quote Me!’

My selections…

“The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds.” John F. Kennedy

“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” Socrates

My nominees…

Chuck – The Reluctant Poet
Dorinda – Night Owl Poetry
Jen – A little this, a little that, some real and some imaginings.

 

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