Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Philosophy Stew

If knowledge is power,
Or so it is said,
Our strength could be measured
By what we have read.

Suppose that our readings
Were slanted and sick;
A warped sense of wisdom
Would make our minds tick.

Of course, we gain insights
By other means, too.
Observing and listening
Add spice to the brew.

We stir it all up,
Let it simmer a while;
Then we gingerly sip,
As we update the file.

But it’s never complete,
This philosophy stew;
For the more that we learn,
There’s much more to review.

And the hope is that evidence
That we collect
Gives us reason to question,
To pause and reflect.

For the power of knowledge
Is not absolute;
If it’s choked or corrupted,
That power is moot.

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Michael Smith April 17, 2012 at 8:05 AM Its hard to erase garbage we put in our minds and many are naive if they think it doesn't affect us. Again each of your verse filled with such truth.

Goode Guy March 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM ilene, how could i resist a recipe entitled "Philosophy Stew"...my favorite topic, and such a hearty dish. This 7 stanza gem is anything but moot. Very well penned/typed! ;-)

John Loving Iii March 9, 2012 at 6:58 PM masterfully done. and philisophical in nature. artful and cleverly worded. this is in the top ten percent of poetry that makes you think. my compliments for impressing me.

Jack Horne March 9, 2012 at 3:48 PM Yes, so true, Ilene - and very eloquently put, my friend

Andrea Dietrich March 8, 2012 at 11:51 PM kind of like google, the more we search, we just can't ever get thru all the things that are out there, my friend!!! And so much of what we read is corrupted as you say in the last stanza. We need to be spiritually attuned to what is right or wrong!