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Balancing Wisdom and Courage

- The Key to Fulfillment

By Dawnxisoul393artPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

Within the well's depths, water does reside

Not absent, but buried, in depths we must confide

Success's pace isn't sluggish, but swift is retreat

Giving up prematurely, a bitter, hasty defeat

Wisdom's path leads to acquisition and gain

Yet courage emerges when we relinquish, refrain

For in digging deeper, treasures we shall find

And in letting go, liberation unbinds

Water awaits, the well holds its secret keep

Wisdom and courage, a journey profound and deep

Postscript:

We reflect on the opinions contained in the words of the poem, the source of our inner potential is not without water, but we need to dig deeper to get its richness, success is not naturally slow, but a quick abandonment that hinders progress, it emphasizes the importance of wisdom in getting what we want and the courage to give up when necessary, the content of the poem further embodies the theme of exploration, persistence, wisdom and courage, we are inspired to dig deeper into our own abilities, persevere in the face of challenges, and find a delicate balance between acquisition and release.

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About the Creator

Dawnxisoul393art

Dawnxisoul393art, an illustrator and designer couple living on a remote island in Hong Kong. Listen to the sea's vows and look at the persistent blue sky. Waves and white sails, blue sky and white clouds. The landscape and canvas ahead.

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  • shanmuga priya2 years ago

    The words in the poem are a river of inspiration ....flowing effortlessly.....I liked your poem...

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