What Do I Know? Poem by Linda Ori

Was it Socrates who said, the more I know, the more I know that the less I know? Or something. Some of lifes great (or rather worst) musings posed in this pensive, but witty, series of rhetorical questions... makes for a grand read. t x

Scarlett, generally speaking, this can seem all too true. Another fine piece from your pen. If you know anything, you know how to write and express an idea well.

If your final Verse be true, i'd be looking at anothers poetry right now.... Great piece, Midnight....All your story tells me, aside from its vast quality...is that the best is yet to come for you, my dear! Frank/F.j.R.

Linda, I heard story of a devotee who sought enlightenment. Each time he knocked at the guru's door he was sent away. Finally he asked - master why cannot you give me the truth I seek with such passion? The wise man answered you come to me with your cup full - there is no room for the knowledge you seek. Only when your cup is empty can I offer you the truth. I think you poem says a lot about emptiness and truth. And it's fun and soooo recognizable to boot. love, Allie xxxx

These words prove you know a lot about life understanding and writing.

Nice little logical twist at the end Linda. If that bit wasn't true then you might actually know a lot. I think you do. And you're right that this is a common scenario. I know it all too well. A fine bunch of issues and questions and structured very readably indeed. So, I think this little job went just right for you! ! Fine writing and thinking as always. jim xx

Linda....I gave up trying to figure it all out....now I just shake my head back and forth or up and down to signal my true feelings. You made me laugh with this one because I swear to you it all is too good to be true.

I agree with this. Your poem is put together well. Sincerely, Connie Webb