Abstinence from Premature Verbalization
Abstain from loquacity, if thou doth not possess
The complete narrative ere thou dost speak,
For verbalizing prior to acquisition
May engender misconceptions and inaccuracies.
Hence, refrain from forming precipitate judgments
Regarding circumstances or individuals,
Before thou hast obtained all the data,
And fully understand the facts.
Let not thy tongue be hasty in its movements,
But wait until the full story is told,
For jumping to conclusions oft results
In misunderstandings, errors, and woes.
So let thy speech be measured, and thy ears
Be open wide, to hear the truth before speaking, and clear.
About this poem
This sonnet, entitled "Abstinence from Premature Verbalization" serves as a cautionary reminder to refrain from speaking before one possesses a complete understanding of the situation or narrative at hand. It emphasizes the importance of waiting until all the facts are known before forming judgments or conclusions, as doing so prematurely may lead to misconceptions and inaccuracies. The sonnet also advises to be measured in one's speech and to keep an open ear for the truth. more »
Written on January 15, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 15, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | XXXX AXXX AXXX XX |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
| Characters | 608 |
| Words | 106 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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