Lack of Knowledge

 

 When I was young I wondered how

the sky could be so blue;

what kept the clouds from falling down,

why four was two times two?

 

I asked my elders why green leaves

should turn to browns and reds,

and they would often frown at me

or shake impatient heads

 

and say "when you are older, lad,

you'll understand such things,

and know the reason snow is white

and why a bird has wings."

 

Yet, I am older now and find

when children question me

that it is hard to answer them

and not speak foolishly.

 

For this is the truth: the questions asked

are quite profound and wise;

it only is in adult minds

the lack of knowledge lies!

 

~ John C. Bonser