I Used to Know

I Used to Know

I did.

I used to know.
I used to know exactly
what's next,
who to call,
how to get there,
and when to arrive.

All you had to do
was ask me
or tag along,
I'd willingly share
my certainty.

I used to know
because others knew
and told me
what I should know,
what I ought to expect.

Now I admit to you,
I've learned a few things
about knowing and
about not knowing.

You can still count on me
to arrive on time,
but don't be surprised
when I tell you
I don't know.

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God is best known in not knowing him.
~ Augustine of Hippo