Then I Will Know The Reason Why. Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

I know for sure that I know less
than what I used to think I knew.
I find it easy to confess..

When I was young I knew it all
Experience taught me otherwise
That pride must go before a fall..

The few things which I know are true.
I still recheck them frequently.
It’s something that I have to do.

For change occurs and alters things
and often truth is flexible.
It has been known to topple kings.

I’m not a king I’m just a man
A simple man who knows his place
And tries to do the best he can.

I can say with honesty
Although I am prepared to learn
Who can I find who will teach me...

Some one who knows much more than me.
Somebody who is qualified.
I never will quite probably.

I’ll have to wait until I die
Before I’m privy to the truth
Then I will know the reason why.

Tuesday,26 October 2010
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