In the knowledge being pursued.

In the pursuit

of knowledge;

three things found

brought about the

demise of man:

the discovery of time,

the making of the mirror

and death.

Had he stayed in yesterday

instead of venturing forth

into tomorrow

he maybe still 

be here today.

One must be careful

of what we seek.

we may not like

what we see.

Alas, now we all suffer

from the fate 

of first man's discoveries

as the gates are opened.

We all could have enjoyed

the journey safe and warm

sitting in the our armchairs.

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL all of my mirrors are made with window glass so i tend to see myself in everything and for that I am always sorry:/

[Chris Shaw]

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing or maybe ignorance is bliss. I thought of both of those two old sayings as I read your poem Andrew. I:ve never tried living in ignorance. I always have to dig deeper at my own peril.

Chris