Philosophy Stew

If knowledge is power,
Or so it is said,
Our strength could be measured
By what we have read.

Suppose that our readings
Were slanted and sick;
A warped sense of wisdom
Would make our minds tick.

Of course, we gain insights
By other means, too.
Observing and listening
Add spice to the brew.

We stir it all up,
Let it simmer a while;
Then we gingerly sip,
As we update the file.

But it’s never complete,
This philosophy stew;
For the more that we learn,
There’s much more to review.

And the hope is that evidence
That we collect
Gives us reason to question,
To pause and reflect.

For the power of knowledge
Is not absolute;
If it’s choked or corrupted,
That power is moot.