Well done. My view is that if more people would admit they know nothing than trying to convince the remainder of us that they know everything, the world would be a better place. He did have an interesting view of death. Not sure what the challenge was but you wrote a good poem.

Hmm this was interesting, I guess I wasnt so aware of who this guy was. But the Scientific Method rings a bell. Something different, I liked this.

Ingrid, you have done a fantastic job on the challenge. What a very interesting topic you chose to pick as well. You have not disappointed me in the choice and the wording. The direction the poem took was quite interesting and made for a different outlook than what I would have expected with that subject. I absolutely adore these lines.....
"He, who knew he knew nothing,
for nothing can be known for sure."

It is very true that nothing can be known for sure, and I believe the humbleness you portrayed of Socrates to take his own life due to his beliefs were a stronghold in this write.
Excellent Job.
Thank you for accepting the challenge.
You did very well.

Take Care,
Kay

I feel its the most humblest thing when one
admits he/she knows nothing. Its the first time I am readind a historical poem & liked
it. Good job :)

A very powerful write. Wonderful job, Ingrid! 5/5

mandy :)

You did a great job in writing this historical poem... his methodology... how he was poisoned... even though he's dead... till today we follow his way...

Question all..for it is the highest
form of excellence to question

^^ the highlight of his teachings...

Long did he live...but even longer
his inheritance will live on.

^^ wow .. couldnt have been written better... amazing write :D

This is the best poem on the greatest historian's life. You have done enough justice to this poem... I hope to read more poems of this genre.

Regards,
Bhavin aka Bugs

I am not too big on history but heard the name Socrates before, associated with philisophy.
There are many who thinks they know it all when they don't know anything.
Youve picked a very important subject and did a wonderful job with it.I've never read of a challenge that you could not step up to on this site.
An enligtened and enjoyable read.
Keep up th great work Ingrid.
Paul...

*Sigh* After taking philosophy for a quarter I seem to not be able to escape its grasp. This was a great write about a man with an immense impact on modern philosophy. The fact that he debated the pros and cons of whether to escape or stay and die makes him a philosophical martyr. Well written and refreshing.

Socrates famous last words"Crito, we owe a cock to Asclepius. Please, don't forget to pay the debt." I am sure if he had been born after Jesus Christ he would of been a Christian as he spent his life in search of truth and that is what caused his downfall as you know.
Your art of poetry reaches new heights every time I read a new poem of yours Ray S

Nicely Penned, Love the way you Penned this!!!

I can truly say I enjoyed this piece, a couple of weeks ago we learned in World History all about Socrates and we had to research him and everything. Your wording thoroughly described his teachings and ways so well, and how he was thought by others to corrupt the youth of Athens.

Very well done, a joy to read!

~MaryAnne

Read three times and got better with every read. A really good write, Ingrid, and interesting topic.