Mindful of the Mind (poem)

To speak one's mind is
far better than not speaking,
for you learn much more
by asking a question.

For humility is learned
from asking questions,
not from sitting in silence.
Alone in silence,
one barely knows of herself.

To know one's mind may
take a whole lifetime to do.
All that is needed
is the willingness to learn
to be mindful of the mind.

For self knowledge is the goal
worthy of humans,
and the mind open to change
will grow much wiser
with experience and learning.