In the realm of knowledge, we dare pursue,
A question that lingers in thoughts anew,
Is wisdom a blessing or a curse to bear?
Or perhaps, they're intertwined, a cosmic affair.
A blessing, it shines with a radiant light,
Illuminating shadows that cloud our sight,
With knowledge in hand, we learn and grow,
Unveiling the secrets that lie below.
Through written tomes and whispered lore,
We unlock the mysteries like never before,
Curiosity kindled, minds set ablaze,
New frontiers explored in infinite ways.
But heed my words, for knowledge has clout,
A shadowed side lurking, there's no doubt,
For truth can be heavy, burden our soul,
Revealing depths that we may not control.
With wisdom gained, responsibility blooms,
Choices to make and paths to assume,
For knowledge can guide, yet it can deceive,
A double-edged sword, we must believe.
Yet intertwined they are, a two-sided coin,
A spectrum of shades, where destinies join,
For what is a blessing without a small curse,
A path of enlightenment, a universe rehearsed.
So let us embrace the blessings it brings,
And accept the turmoil knowledge often flings,
With open hearts and minds, let us stride,
For wisdom's dual nature cannot be denied.
In the journey of life, with knowledge as guide,
Blessing or curse, let us decide,
For in the quest for truth, we shall see,
That both sides of the coin truly set us free.
© Arvin Ramirez
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