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temperance
a quatrain
The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy
mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is
a man of high and heroic temper.—Aristotle
pins and needles pierce unguarded flesh
as, naked, i navigate my path;
tho my trickling blood bleeds hot and fresh,
i am wont to keep controlled my wrath.
ridiculed by sage and psychopath,
sanctioned by the greed of selfish men,
i am won't to keep controlled my wrath;
thus may i maintain my acumen.
buffeted by small men’s arrogance,
i am won't to keep controlled my wrath,
for i bow not to mal-circumstance,
tho i take its diabolic bath.
i am won't to keep controlled my wrath,
lest i render evil deeds for ill;
justice rescues, in the aftermath,
broken spirits torn against their will.
© Copyright 2023 June 11
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy
mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is
a man of high and heroic temper.—Aristotle
pins and needles pierce unguarded flesh
as, naked, i navigate my path;
tho my trickling blood bleeds hot and fresh,
i am wont to keep controlled my wrath.
ridiculed by sage and psychopath,
sanctioned by the greed of selfish men,
i am won't to keep controlled my wrath;
thus may i maintain my acumen.
buffeted by small men’s arrogance,
i am won't to keep controlled my wrath,
for i bow not to mal-circumstance,
tho i take its diabolic bath.
i am won't to keep controlled my wrath,
lest i render evil deeds for ill;
justice rescues, in the aftermath,
broken spirits torn against their will.
© Copyright 2023 June 11
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 11th Jun 2023
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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11th Jun 2023 11:20pm
This is intellectual stimuli to me my poet, and you had me at hello, with my favorite Philosopher Aristotle's quote. It blends the undertones of your poetic reverie.
This is one of your best musings, I have had the pleasure of reading.
Enjoy your Sunday evening and have a blessed week ahead.
This is one of your best musings, I have had the pleasure of reading.
Enjoy your Sunday evening and have a blessed week ahead.
12th Oct 2023 6:29am
Thank you for according me this great honour, SKC!
I must confess it slipped by unintentionally, without a response from me. Please pardon my oversight.
Ah, you love Aristotle!! His brilliance appeals to the discerning world; who can help but loving him?
How generous of you to add me to your R/L! I feel greatly encouraged to keep writing.
Yours sincerely
cab
I must confess it slipped by unintentionally, without a response from me. Please pardon my oversight.
Ah, you love Aristotle!! His brilliance appeals to the discerning world; who can help but loving him?
How generous of you to add me to your R/L! I feel greatly encouraged to keep writing.
Yours sincerely
cab
13th Oct 2023 1:14am
Ahh... better late than never, and yes, I studied Aristotle and some of the greatest philosophers in college, his beliefs as a scientific pioneer were revered in in his praise, I cannot begin to list all his accomplishments. However, I did admire his standpoint to live in the now moment of time, metaphysically, yet giving credence to how you have derived to that notion on a surreal aspect, a very conceptual thought to question your existence and your true purpose in this realm we call life.
In addition, you are humbly welcome, enjoy your late evening in Jamaica and have a fantastic Friday whispering on the wind.
Much respect given is always much respect due,
SKC
In addition, you are humbly welcome, enjoy your late evening in Jamaica and have a fantastic Friday whispering on the wind.
Much respect given is always much respect due,
SKC
