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I was in the car the other day, and this idea came to me, and I spent the weekend writing this conundrum of knowing and wisdom.  It will not be for everyone because it is challenging and thought-provoking. By the way, each line is grammatically correct. I hope you enjoy my challenge.

My Conundrum presents a rhythmic and reflective exploration of the multifaceted nature of knowledge. The verses delve into questions of how, when, where, why, and whom one acquires understanding. The structured stanzas each unveil a different aspect of the puzzle. 

 

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How is it that you know it? A spark, a flash, a sudden thought, Is it that you know how? In the silence, wisdom links ought. Know you how it is that? You know it is that how? That is how you knew it! When was it that you knew it? A moment caught in time's swift motion, Was it that you knew when? Beneath the moon's pale watchful ocean. It was that you knew when? You knew it was that when? That was when you knew it! Where was it when you learned it? In spaces where the wild winds swirl, When was it you learned where? Amidst the fields where knowledge gnarl. It was when you learned where? Was it when you learned where? You learned it when was where! Why is it that you learned what? For reasons that the heart may beat, What is it that you learned why? Where streams of deep reflection create. Is it why you learned what? Learned what is it why you? You learned why it is what! Who wrote it and why it was that? A scribe whose pen does gently row, Wrote it who and why was that? Across the sea of thought they scroll. Why it was that and who wrote it? It who wrote and why was that? It was who that wrote it and why? And why was it that who wrote it! But in the end, does knowing change the fact?

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Date: 12/16/2023 6:12:00 AM
As a seeker of knowledge and wisdom I can appreciate this. You'd make a good poetic journalist lol. For me, I love the description of knowledge in all its various facts found in Proverbs chapter 2 of the Bible. If you get a chance take a gander
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Tom Woody
Date: 12/16/2023 2:32:00 PM
Sorry, the word was facets, not facts. Stupid auto correct
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/16/2023 2:19:00 PM
Thanks, Tom, yes, Proverbs is a perfect example of wisdom and knowledge. Philosophy is one of my great joys and sometimes it makes you ponder deeper, longer and stronger and even then we are mystified. Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/11/2023 4:41:00 PM
I love the chain of thoughts as to who, what, why, etc. Remind me a little of the Abbot/Costello comic bit 'who's on first. The unraveling of your train of thoughts was deep and thought provoking. Yet the ending is rather emphatic...does knowing change anything? Probably not...but then there's a series of questions in that too. Oh my, I'm going crazy! smiles :-) Well done, Daniel. Have a great evening, Sara
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/11/2023 6:55:00 PM
Hello Sara, thank you and you are probably one of the brave few that would actually read IT and seek to comprehend IT and IT is very appreciative! LOL! - Blessings, Daniel

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