Socrates' Bias

Seeker

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

  • Author: George (My real name) (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 21st, 2016 09:36
  • 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.
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • rrodriguez

    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.

    • Seeker

      I'm always open to grammatical corrections. Please denote them and I will take appropriate measures. Thank you for your kind words.😁😁

      • lysistrata

        Grammar is NOT his FORTE!!💪

      • Tony36

        Awesome write

        • Seeker

          Thank you Tony.

          • Tony36

            Welcome

          • lysistrata

            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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