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A Little Knowledge

We are judged by lies and by someone else's crimes.
They think they know so much but a little knowledge is dangerous stuff.

They can't forget what others did to them to make the truth appear so dim.
So now we must fight or be in dark light.

Give us people who are strong who know right from wrong,
Give us those who are proud to fight for our youth and for truth.

We stand for freedom of the mind and love of a different kind.
Stand up oh ye brave hearts and do your part.
Let freedom of speech ring because a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

Carole Duet; Copyright: Jan. 8, 2018; All Rights Reserved

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Robert Lindley

Date: 4/1/2018 12:11:00 PM

Truly superb poem(powerful) with a great and true message that is so needed to be well heeded in this dark world! I agree with every word written and also see the hidden hate that others hide while they manipulate the system to vilify those they hate.. A fav....

Carole Duet
Date: 4/1/2018 10:39:00 PM

Thanks, Robert, so glad you agree and that you too can see beyond the surface of those who "vilify" others through lies and hate-mongering. And,as poets, I believe we do have an obligation to stand up for truth. Carole :D

Edward Mccall

Date: 1/28/2018 6:01:00 PM

There is much truth in what you have written. A little knowledge can be dangerous but so can too much. Another fine write Carole.

Carole Duet
Date: 1/29/2018 10:08:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Edward, but I did not say "too much" knowledge can be dangerous. I said "much too" can be dangerous. There is a big difference...meaning there is a difference between "a little knowledge" and "much knowledge". A little can be dangerous in a BAD way whereas much can be dangerous in a GOOD way. I hope you understand. Carole Duet

Ricky Muse

Date: 1/28/2018 1:08:00 PM

A very thought-provoking poem. Which is exactly what the world needs.

Carole Duet
Date: 1/29/2018 10:02:00 PM

Thanks, Richard. I couldn't agree more. Carole Duet

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/19/2018 7:16:00 PM

Yes, that expression about a little knowledge is really true in today's world of internet. Everyone seems to know everything these days. Including me. hahaha (And then I turn around and see numerous contradictions for what I had surmised was so true!) Good one.

Carole Duet
Date: 1/19/2018 10:09:00 PM

Yes, I know what you mean, Andrea. Both sides (R's and D's) accuse each other of being "brain-washed" and Dems accuse Fox news watchers of watching propaganda and Reps accuse the other news watchers of watching propaganda and on and on it goes. Thank goodness for snopes.com and politico.com though. Anyway, thanks for reading and for your nice comment. :D Carole

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/13/2018 8:55:00 AM

At times I wish certain people had a bit more than a little knowledge. Some of those with a little knowledge present themselves as experts. True experts recognize how little knowledge they actually have. I like your thought provoking poem.

Carole Duet
Date: 1/13/2018 7:49:00 PM

Hi Richard. I agree. I too wish more people had a "bit more than a little knowledge". Thanks. Carole Duet