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I Know That I Know Nothing

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Socrates drank the poison knowing full well, that rather than be surrounded by pompous men; death seemed that much more appealing. Science and Philosophy are two sides of the same coin. ( I just made that up, sadly I think someone beat me to my own brilliance)

The little ones run away Off to hide in Socrates cave Run run run oh little ones As I expand the Infinite dot universe I lay down my spear I shake my martini After battle I hug my exotic genie I bask in the glory and praise of the Greek Gods The beauty of creation surrounds me The eternal universe Caressing quantum theory As dark matter dances in my head The big bang I am the orator with no wisdom I shall drink from the cup of knowledge The poison shall set me free

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2015 10:14:00 AM

Yep, seen this one too. Ok one more try!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/10/2015 8:37:00 PM

Hi Andrea, dont you just love that? When I go on purpose to find some old poems of poets I like often I come to one I read before, goes to show how powerful a Title can be! Also I love reading poems a second time, sometimes over time you get a different feel of the poem! hugs!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/17/2015 10:17:00 PM

You have always fasinated me with your work. Outstanding piece Arthur a 7 :~) hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/17/2015 10:21:00 PM

You are so kind, I think it must be in the blood! hugs

Allan Koven

Date: 5/5/2015 3:16:00 PM

I am the orator with no wisdom. This line describes many of us. But your whole poem is insightful. However, the poison does not set me free. I lives on and on... Allan

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/10/2015 9:31:00 PM

Thank you Allan, and may you have many years ahead!!!!! Thanks Cheers!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2015 4:21:00 PM

If it means what I think it means, it is certainly ironic (his way of thinking) A bit hard to fathom but wow, I loved the genie line and the final line.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/10/2015 9:30:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/3/2015 9:14:00 AM

Well, then, dear orator, as the world is your stage, might as well refine your vocal speech while we, the audience, sit back and enjoy and ruminate about what little knowledge we can all share while enjoying a cuppa. A fine sip you gave us there. Kim :)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/3/2015 8:21:00 PM

Well is you really want to enjoy Rumi......... I will have to work on that! He was a great Persian poet!

Gary Bateman

Date: 5/3/2015 3:50:00 AM

Hello Arthur, I certainly endorse your poem here in every respect. A most wonderful write indeed!! I agree with Dave below: I think I would prefer exile and to be around to write for future generations. Socrates is/was quite interesting!! Best Always, Gary

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/3/2015 8:19:00 PM

Thank you so much Gary

Jill Spagnola

Date: 5/2/2015 11:49:00 PM

Awesome! The more I know, the more I realize that I don't now jack. Knowledge is Power! Jill

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/3/2015 8:19:00 PM

Now really, I must say, this sounds like a lie, I mean come on, you do not know Jack? How can you say that!!!! You two are famous!!!!!!!!! Jack & Jill, LOL

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/2/2015 4:16:00 PM

Okay I admit, I have no idea who Socrates was, but I feel that this poem stands for someone who believes his level of genius was too enormous for the world, it sounded pretty arrogant to me that one would rather die than to be surrounded by the world and her parts. That is what I gathered from this, but I could be far off.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/2/2015 7:25:00 PM

Ah well the life of Socrates and his student Plato are indeed interesting, and I think one could discuss them almost to eternity. Of course a poem, about such topics, is like the tip of an iceberg, it only wets the taste buds to know more. However your thinking in some ways is along the thinking of Crito, so you are in good company!

Catherine Labeau

Date: 5/2/2015 1:31:00 PM

really the sacrifice of the child the big bang of the martini a smile a blink of an eye we know to enjoy the gift with satire if needed and a warm heart looking in the mirror of eternity a vortex of continuity with no escaping the smell of the flowers and the knowledge to rule the ignorance of the shitty gift to have to take a shit. my little drop of bitter in the tonic of gin

Jan Allison

Date: 5/2/2015 12:58:00 PM

I have to admire your style Arthur although some would not appreciate the humor in this write and may be shaken but not stirred:-) I can relate to the title I too know that I know nothing! Hugs Jan xx