A to Z of Knowledge

Advice has no use to the ‘know all’ But pride often precedes a fall Crass indignation when questioned Denying each truth that is mentioned Evidence he calls refutable Facts, he says, aren’t indisputable Grey is the colour of dubious knowledge Hark at the novice as he enters college If one week of lectures makes him feel all knowing Just grin politely at ignorance showing Kith and kin revel in such peace and quiet Life is so peaceful, it’s almost a riot Motor mouth’s gone for a couple of years No doubt he’ll grow something between his ears Or will he just come home as bad as before Pounding our eardrums until they are sore Quoting past monarchs that once held dominion Recited - ignoring conflicting opinion So if you know someone who ‘knows more than God’ Tell him that learning’s no sprint but a plod Utter confusion may darken his face Vitriol, soon will take confusion’s place “What do you know, you’re so uneducated, X-Ray your brain; you’ll find you’re overrated.” Yet, when it’s back off to college tomorrow Zero shame shown when he says, “Could I borrow…..”