The Beginning Of Wisdom Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

Wisdom has no classroom
God made it quite simple
You drink from the river of life
And pour your true self on the fabric of existence
Then you will be given wisdom, understanding and divine knowledge
Now, many people are attracted by titles and achievements
And fail to report back at the tabernacle of existence
The world is a place for us to experience desires, various tastes, joy and sorrow
It is a place to conquer fear, hopelessness and pain
The world is a classroom for the spirit
To learn selflessness and compassion
It is a place for us to rise above the shining pot of materialism (physicality)
And be the pedestal of hope
The world is like a forest with many poisonous beautiful wild berries
And the only good berries are the ones you brought from home
Don't be tempted to be attached to what you see, feel, taste or hear
Just enjoy the experience and the beautiful scenery
The world is a place for our body, mind and soul to learn to work together
And conquer the forces of selfishness, wickedness and evil
This is the divine wisdom
Learn to tame your thoughts and emotions
And you will be liberated to be the eternal flame
The everlasting life
You will hold nothingness in your being
Regardless of all your possessions, identities, attachments and achievements
Remain empty, hold only to Silence
It is the way of unconditional Love
It is the purest state of being
The Sacred Spirit
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