Carrying Knowledge Up a Palm Tree: Poetry

by Taban lo Liyong

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Ananse appropriated all the knowledge in the world, stuffed it in a pot and proceeded to carry it up a tall palm tree. When he was told that he should have tied the pot behind his back, he then realised that he was not as clever as he thought he was and that he should let the knowledge flow out of the pot and become public property again.' - The author Taban lo Liyong.'… (more)

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Ananse appropriated all the knowledge in the world, stuffed it in a pot and proceeded to carry it up a tall palm tree. When he was told that he should have tied the pot behind his back, he then realised that he was not as clever as he thought he was and that he should let the knowledge flow out of the pot and become public property again.' - The author Taban lo Liyong.'

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