I wrote this in college when I was studying philosophy. It has long been one of my favorites. It also appears in my book of poetry, "Acorns of Love and Wisdom." I enjoy playing with words.
SELF AWARENESS
I wonder constantly
As many men have before me
Seeking solution to a problem with no answer
Of how time can cease to exist-
When life for me
Continues
And my conceptions
Are those of one who exists materially
In a world in which all is relative
All is black
Or white
And yet all is not-
Eternity
Is an infinity
And the words can be defined
But I cannot conceive them
Since my mind
Is finite
Death is a reality
It means to terminate existence-
But its prodigy
Non-existence
Repels my mind
Truth is relative
Since we all play a semantic game
But appearance is deceiving
The frown behind the smile
In my mind
Everything has its beginning
As well as an end-
Non-existence has no beginning
Eternity and infinity have no end
The truth
Negates the truth
My knowledge is useless
I loved this, one of my faves now also, this was outstanding!
Reindeer
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on January 8, 2004
The truth
Negates the truth
My knowledge is useless
OH YES YES YES !!!!!..indeed that is how I feel lately..knowledge that I have is quite useless to me..perhaps I'll should allow the heart to carry me and not my mind etc.
inspiring piece..give us more..
Amen!
I read this several times; the last time, I read each line slowly so I might absorb your words thoroughly.
In my reality, I've always had the most difficulty with the concept that all is either black or white. In my world, I argue that there are many shades of gray. But... philosophically speaking, I suppose that white encompasses gray, since white is comprised of all colors of the rainbow, eh?
Most profound (although, certainly not a new concept) is this:
"Truth is relative
Since we all play a semantic game
But appearance is deceiving
The frown behind the smile"
One thing I've learned is that another's "truth" isn't necessarily my "truth"; therefore your statement is quite succinct. (In my world - ha ha)
And within the context of this poem, I'd concur: Knowledge is useless.
Thanks for shaking my brain around today, Steve. This is a real keeper; I know I'll read it often.
The Double Mirrors and Ones and Zeros theories, by Dylan Tauber. Parallel mirrors in our minds produce a vision of the infinite. Love is all that exists. Free PDF download.
A scientist/philosopher explores the mysteries of existence in a highly personal quest for answers to life's ultimate questions, forging a bridge between sterile science and spiritual values -- a scholarly work for all who seek wisdom, truth, true fr
Share
Print
Save
Follow
Reindeer
The truth
Negates the truth
My knowledge is useless
OH YES YES YES !!!!!..indeed that is how I feel lately..knowledge that I have is quite useless to me..perhaps I'll should allow the heart to carry me and not my mind etc.
inspiring piece..give us more..
vesna :)
Carmen
I read this several times; the last time, I read each line slowly so I might absorb your words thoroughly.
In my reality, I've always had the most difficulty with the concept that all is either black or white. In my world, I argue that there are many shades of gray. But... philosophically speaking, I suppose that white encompasses gray, since white is comprised of all colors of the rainbow, eh?
Most profound (although, certainly not a new concept) is this:
"Truth is relative
Since we all play a semantic game
But appearance is deceiving
The frown behind the smile"
One thing I've learned is that another's "truth" isn't necessarily my "truth"; therefore your statement is quite succinct. (In my world - ha ha)
And within the context of this poem, I'd concur: Knowledge is useless.
Thanks for shaking my brain around today, Steve. This is a real keeper; I know I'll read it often.
Thank you,
Tami