A classic man must study long indeed
To fathom well the runes of life’s charades
The truth is there for all to see and read
His thirst ere quenched beneath astute cascades
of reason streamed by founts of lucid thought
Imbued, his classic musings will return
full measure knowledge even when self taught
A lonely task for those who seek to learn
As he ascends the steep redoubts alone
while striving to acquire humane ideals
He learns a startling truth before unknown
an old precept the humanities reveal
In realms of fancy, wisdom reigns supreme
To know the self will surely quicken dreams
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Author:
George (My real name) (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: No matter how hard we try we can never know all about the self but knowing just a little goes a long way.
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Your poem is awesome. I teach philosophy and love to read about it. To know thyself is the counsel of the wise, especially Socrates. Excellent! Just scour again and my some minute grammatical correct and the poem will be perfect.
I'm always open to grammatical corrections. Please denote them and I will take appropriate measures. Thank you for your kind words.😁😁
Grammar is NOT his FORTE!!💪
Awesome write
Thank you Tony.
Welcome
Polymath George,
"To know the self will surely quicken dreams"
Do you know yourself?
Have you achieved at 75,your dreams?
Then Rest in Peace....💀👻
Ps:You have a rather Good reading taste!
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