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Cloud of Unknowing
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Rated "G" by the Author.

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The Cloud of Unknowing by John Herlihy Knowing I think I know Unknowing I wish to know Knowing I already know Unknowing I don’t know yet Knowing A blue sky Unknowing A cloudy sky Knowing The cup filled Unknowing The cup yet to be filled Knowing A closed gate Unknowing An open gate Knowing I don't know Unknowing I do know Knowing I never knew Unknowing I always knew Knowing A kind of death Unknowing A kind of breath Knowing God be with you Unknowing I am with God Truth the hinge On the door Of knowing And unknowing - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Thursday 29 January 2026

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 14, 2026

THE 'CLOUD OF UNKNOWING' WILL FOREVER BE WITH US. I KINDA LIKE THIS AS IT GIVES ME SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO....ON THE OTHER SIDE. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on September 11, 2026

Tis a hinge, agreed. The knowing, I think, is becoming easier. It's the unknowing we need to explore with imagination that can often reveal unexpected truths. Thanks for posting, John.

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