To Know Thyself Poem by Matshona Dhliwayo

"To know thyself is to know truth,
to know thyself is know reality.
To know thyself is to know nature,
to know thyself is know creation.
To know thyself is to know logic,
to know thyself is know reason.
To know thyself is to know confidence,
to know thyself is know humility.
To know thyself is to know your perspectives,
to know thyself is know the facts.
To know thyself is to know your hopes,
to know thyself is know your expectations.
To know thyself is to know your opinions,
to know thyself is know your convictions.
To know thyself is to know your thoughts,
to know thyself is know your feelings.
To know thyself is to know your limits,
to know thyself is know your potential.
To know thyself is to know your beliefs,
to know thyself is know your religion.
To know thyself is to know your vices,
to know thyself is know your virtues.
To know thyself is to know the temporal,
to know thyself is know the eternal.
To know thyself is to know the natural,
to know thyself is know the spiritual.
To know thyself is to know the mind,
to know thyself is know the soul.
To know thyself is to know the world,
to know thyself is know the universe."
― Matshona Dhliwayo