First Place: Wisdumb by Kaitlyn D. Neely

I once knew a girl named Wisdom; she was constantly involved in strife.

She was a pleasant person when she wasn’t trying to be right.

She often spoke over others, enforcing her thoughts and beliefs.

Her voice a bellowing bullhorn subduing anyone that peeped.

Her tyranny knew no bounds, no one dared to disagree.

Any critiques were disregarded because, “I have a PhD.”

Many are similar to Wisdom, imposing their views like so,

their intellect always prompting self-conceit to rise like dough.

Thus, I’ve come to this conclusion, my empirical rule of thumb:

Wis‘dom’ may require knowledge, but it also ends with ‘dumb.’

About the Author

Kaitlyn Neely is a recent law graduate of FAMU and a graduate of UCF. She has been an avid member of the Orlando community for over six years and enjoys spending her free time writing poetry, singing karaoke, and volunteering within the community. She hopes to one day boast of her own collection of published literary works, but in the meantime, strives to integrate herself within Orlando's legal scene to assist those in the community.