Elegy To An Intellectual

Oh, to be considered an intellectual,
Instead of the one who stumbles:
One whose attempts are ineffectual,
As well as dull and inclined to mumble.

Ah, to sound so discerning and sure,
Instead of one not very knowledgeable:
Whose ideas and words seem obscure,
Yet hopefully not too incomprehensible.

Yes, to be one with the cerebral and sage,
Instead of remaining alone and obtuse:
Wisdom could be purchased at any age,
If I hadn’t already misspent my youth.

Lora Frikken ~ 7-5-03