To One who Knows Everything

Knowledge is a powerful thing.

You, who knows everything
Can you tell me why we try?
Can you speak what your truth says
And break down your fabulous lies

And tell me why
And tell me how
And tell me now

For I haven’t the patience to wait for you
To explain your cryptic ways to me
And I haven’t the time to hear your babbles
Of all the world’s greatest mysteries

So will you tell me lies?
Or will you tell me truly?
If you even know honesty

You speak as though sophisticated
You speak as though you know
And all the facts that say you’re wrong
You carefully, considerately forgo.

So ask me to go
If I’ve offended you
If my words are too true

Now. You, who knows everything
You, who’s wisdom river overflows
Throw back your petty esoteric disguise
And show us what you know

And let your words glow
Proving them truly wise
Or is it all just petty lies?

Reviews

[Wolfwind]

I read somewhere once that it takes a higher IQ to concoct an elaborate lie or tale, than it does to tell the truth. I've always wondered if there was any merit to it, but overall, when I meet people like what this piece so wonderfully describes, I tend to feel sorry for them. Because either they are someone who's walked a path where they felt like they always had to make up some new story or lie just to feel alive, or they are really smart and they are choosing to be stupid.

These days when I run across one of these types, I tend to just smile and nod at their blather, until I can politely get up and leave them to their own mental musings.

The piece was writen really well, with a good flow and I believed it achieved it's goal.

Great Ink! Thanks for sharing!
Aaron - Wolfwind

[SuperChick62]

Thanks for reviewing. I usually feel sorry at first, but after awhile, the feeling goes away and all that's left is annoyance until even that's gone and I just, as you said, nod my head and leave at first opportunity.

[Mockingbird]

paints a picture of someone who likes to play games with people. you've seen through all that rhetoric and tell them you have no time for games. excellent job.

[It's Me, The Miracle]

And let your words glow
Proving them truly wise
Or is it all just petty lies?

Words from a honest heart that would like to know the truth.....That kept asking And tell me why
And tell me how
And tell me now
So good a poem...I love it very much

[Allen Smuckler]

So true Super I must admit, but you know what? I think we all drift and fall off the honesty route occasionally, and do sound knowitallish (how 'bout that for a new word) at times ...see. Kinda human nature.
I think the gift, however, is being able to recognize that and work to become a better person........daily.
I loved this poem and enjoyed your slant and near rhyming throughout. Had a real nice flow to it.
Excellent, and honest write Super.
Allen

[SuperChick62]

Thank you for your review. It's true people can be that way, but, some people take it too far. :)

[Allen Smuckler]

You're right
good job exploring that part of human nature
allen

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Can you tell me why we try?
So will you tell me lies?
Or will you tell me truly?
Or is it all just petty lies?

Those questions in your verse sum up much of what you're saying...Life has a way with saying things...tactfully...At times people stretch the truth for a better outcome...a decisive factor...a lie to them...no...a fib of words...yes...There will be people who will point blank say something is right...right in front of you and everyone that's listening...just to feel the center of attention...becomes habit forming...when it's clearly wrong...I tend to just go along with those people and kindness kills them types instantly...you let them win...and the game is over...they go away to others that will cling to them....

[SuperChick62]

Exactly. Thanks for the review

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Ur welcome...I will have to come back for more...just giving my two cents worth to everyone here at the Cafe...I want to read all of it...gives me a well rounded perspective of what's here...everyone has something of interest...makes me want to do more...hits a trigger every once in a while and makes you creative...

[SuperChick62]

Indeed so, neighbor.

[DW Collins]

I enjoy the style here, very percussive. Thanks.

[Dye]

Oh yes, completely relateable. Who hasn't met the one that knows it all.

"You speak as though sophisticated
You speak as though you know
And all the facts that say you’re wrong
You carefully, considerately forgo."

These lines above especially, I hate that narcissistic attitude. Who even when the sky is blue will fight that it's green. (Oh- I think I'm going to use that to write something- ha ha) Thanks for the inspiration.

[Pryde Foltz]

Well-spoken piece. But here's the thing. People wouldn't lie if it weren't so effective. People lie to avoid physical harm, and so we will give them a pass. People lie to avoid hurting others, and they get a sometimes pass. But I think the kind of liars you point to are those who lie because people want to believe that someone has all the answers. These people lie because we want them to.

[SuperChick62]

This is all true. But, to be fair, this poem isn't about lies.

[Frieda P]

Ha don't you want to just smack them upside the head, and I didn't know you knew my brother! You tell it like it is...sassy & on the money, great read!