I had searched for years, seeking the one with the answer
Across many countries, through strange cities, backwoods, bayous and mountains
I was told by many that there was one who was the smartest person they had ever met
After years of searching I found myself before a simple abode off a well beating path
I felt myself trembling as I slowly approached
First I saw the eyes, burning bright with wisdom and knowledge
I drew all the strength I could force from deep within
I ask all the questions I had been holding for years
"What is the meaning of life?"

"Why must mankind strive to build so much, and in doing so foster its own self destruction?"
"Why are our leaders so smart and act so stupid?"
"Why must a planet of plenty have so many starving children?"
"Why can't people truly do unto other as they would have other do unto them?"
"Why must there be so many wars?"
"Why have so many died in the name of God?"
"What is God?"

I stopped and held my breathe, waiting for the answer
Thirsting for the knowledge and understanding
The bright burning eyes softened -- the lips moves slowly and distinctly as I heard the words

"I don't Know."

As I left the simple abode I was truly stunned to realize--
this was the SMARTEST PERSON I EVER MET