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Douglas Scotney

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Resides in Adelaide

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Homo Inquiriens

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We fell for 'Homo sapiens',
though, as a species,
we're hardly wise
(might be what we'll be) .

We fell for 'sapiens' out of pride,
or presumption's impertinent side,

or technology:
could crossed wiring
have given us the Latin for 'wise'
instead of for 'inquiring'?

Douglas Scotney

Friday, August 18, 2017

Topic(s) of this poem: inquisitive,wisdom

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L. sapiens = wise

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