I Know What I Know

I know what I know

And it happens to be true

So I walk with assurance

Because of what I know.

I did not know what I thought I knew

For what I thought did not happen to be true

When you are young you think you know

And it takes some good setbacks

To make you realize that life

Does not play out along the lines

Of what you thought were facts.

A line was drawn in the sand

Way before my arrival

And I, a pawn, but play out scenes

Upon which depend my survival.

For Pondering

1. What is the theme of this poem?
2.  Is there a subtheme and if so, what is it?
3. What is the age of the speaker in this poem?  Substantiate.
4. Is there pessimism, cynicism, or optimism present? Substantiate your answer.
5. What would be an appropriate title for this poem? Name three.

Doing What I Can, While I Can Because I Care,

Alma L. Stepping On Jones

P.S. - This one calls for some deep thinking, y'all.