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On Knowledge by Julia Rupp December 20, 2006 My memory retains the lines Of poems I have read, And I can quote you volumes Of things the poets said. "My casndle burns at both ends" "What fools these mortals be" "I never saw a purple cow" "Grow old along with me" I've read the classic poets Like Tennyson and Scott. And Edgare Guest and Ogden Nash I really like a lot. I know so may snatches Of Shakespeare, Poe, and Frost But algebra equations? You'll find me looking lost. Pythagoras I do recall From plane geomeetry. I've been exposed to many tales From Greek mythology. And history and science track Discoveries and war. But all that I can say to those Is what I've said before: Had all my lessons been in verse Much smarter I would be; Then Latin would have been a cinch, And math no mystery. About the author: I am retired and enjoying my neighbors and friends in my small town in western Kansas. I write a poem for the local newspaper every other week. | | | |
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