The Thirst That Can Never Be Quenched - Seeking Knowledge
Poetry is the food of the soul. It's my greatest contribution to the world and an area I can always grow.
Circumnavigating the known truths of existence
Taking the paths of more resistance instead
Of those easy ones, of least
Questing for knowledge is a challenge
The journey itself an engagement,
One that sweetens later discovery
Reach inside to find your courage
Boldly and without hesitation
To begin requires but a single step forward
Propelling you evermore
Into the future while anchored in the past
An immersion into the truths yet undiscovered
With considerations of the past
Carefully interwoven into the thread
Accepting that settled means almost nothing
In our miniscule splinter of universal cognition
Familiarity with accepted normal
A security wrapping for the masses
Structurally accepting rather than deconstructing
Questioning those who question
Instead of speculating on the potential
And chasing the tail of discovery
When all seems simplified and justified
Question the rationale and motivations
Examine the interpretations
When every barren paths’ been trampled
No stone left unearthed
Questions questioned
Answers answered and answered again
Pause and then ask another
For the thirst for knowledge
Cannot easily be quenched
Comments
Suzie from Carson City on May 28, 2017:
We are lifelong students in a Universe of endless knowledge, growing curiosities and testing at every turn. We search and question & dig for truths while absorbing wisdom from every source......always hungry for more. Each moment of every day brings new awareness and renews our journey of exploration.
Wonderful poetry, RJ!!
Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on May 27, 2017:
I believe we are always seeking more knowledge, more answers and always on a quest for one thing or another. Enjoyed this poem.
Ralph Schwartz (author) from Idaho Falls, Idaho on May 26, 2017:
I'm pleased with the early response to this piece. It struck me as an odd notion that many citizens of planet earth are so quick to accept things without doing any of their own research. I hope we can return to an age of "enlightenment" once again where seeking discovery is deemed of pinnacle importance.
I really appreciate the feedback from everyone; Manatita, my brother, Lisa, Jodah, & DEEBANGEE - thanks !!!
John Hansen from Queensland Australia on May 26, 2017:
We never cease to learn new things throughout our life, and the thirst for that knowledge is what prompts mankind to continually better themselves. Good verse, Ralph.
DEBANGEE MANDAL from India on May 25, 2017:
Very true..No matter how much we are educated , our knowledge is only 2% of the huge ocean of knowledge. Well written.
Lisa Chronister from Florida on May 25, 2017:
I loved this! I felt like I could relate to your poem so much. Always seeking new discoveries, always straying from the heard. Great job!
manatita44 from london on May 25, 2017:
Indeed a life-long journey and one of contiuous self-transcendence....
Many quests ... many questions ... many answers and some more ...
So nice to see your poetry. Lots of promise from a seeking-Heart
