Smartass Poem by Tor Magnor Solvang

A clever mind can learn a lot,
And know things quick, as if by spot.
It's like a tool, sharp and so bright,
To solve a puzzle, day or night.

But deeper still, a different glow,
Is wisdom that will surely grow.
It understands the why, the how,
The gentle currents, here and now.

To know you have this inner light,
This cleverness, so keen and bright,
Takes a real spark, a knowing glance,
To see yourself, and take a chance.

So smarts can shine, a handy way,
But knowing that you're smart, they say,
Needs a smartness of its own,
A seed of knowing, softly sown.