Curiosity Poem by Frederick Nellist

The thirst for knowledge is a disease
It must be contagious it killed the cat
If you are curious it may kill you too
you'll get nowhere if you believe that.

Curiosity is what makes my day begin
where when and how, tell me please
There is no rest until I've found out
I'm immune to that sort of disease.

Who which and why, doesn't hurt to ask
don't live in a world of lingering doubt
Reject all answers saying "I don't know"
keep turning stones, you'll find out.

A crystal ball will not show you the way
like a fertile mind with spreading wings
Be curious, seize each chance to explore
open the box you will learn a few things.

Wherever there's darkness shine a light
what lies on the other side of the hill
The grass may be greener or none at all
curiosity won't hurt, the lack of it will.