The Mind (poem) by Ronald W. Hull on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on October 20, 2014

The mind is "a terrible thing to waste."
It must be exercised and not remain chaste.

Great advice in this poem, Ron. Thank you! Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by lois christensen

Reviewed on August 18, 2014

Just like we need education, we need to use our minds. Put to use can be helpful in many ways.

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)

Reviewed on August 14, 2014

Must keep on stimulating our mind, giving it new things
to think about an allowing it to continually grow.

Always,

Deborah

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Reviewed on August 10, 2014

Much said in this prolific write. Most take for garnted the working of one's mind and it's natural to do so until something happens to change it , such as Alzhiemers.

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on August 9, 2014

WONDERFUL WORK! YES, WITH THE HEART AND SOUL FUELING, THE MIND HAS THE ABILITY TO BIRTH BEAUTIFUL AND BENEFICIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS FAR BEYOND ITS PRESENT 'LIMITED' ABILITIES THAT IS WASTED ON THE STRATEGIES OF CONFLICT, WAR AND GENOCIDE. SO NOW THAT I REALLY THINK ABOUT IT? THE MIND...UNLEASHED, WITHOUT ANY CONSTRAINTS, COULD BE DISASTROUS! THANK GOD, ALL THINGS ARE IN 'HIS' VERY WISE AND CAPABLE HANDS...HE HOLDS THE STRINGS! A THOUGHT PROVOKING WORK, RONALD...THANK YOU. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Duke LaRance

Reviewed on August 6, 2014

The words themselves would be very powerful; but the way you divided the lines into verses made for an amazing flow of thought process.

Reviewed by D.T. de Bruijn

Reviewed on August 6, 2014

Interesting viewpoint. Not the romanticism expected from a poet :). But... A mind is indeed a terrible thing to waste. Even though it's only electricity and chemistry in the brain muscle. Good one, Ron.

Reviewed by Michael True

Reviewed on August 5, 2014

Some good observations... M.True

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras

Reviewed on August 3, 2014

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. We will not solve the problems of the world from the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.
More than anything else, this new century demands new thinking: We must change our materially based analyses of the world around us to include broader, more multidimensional perspectives"-Albert Einstein.

Reviewed by Clarence Prince

Reviewed on August 3, 2014

I am so glad that you've mentioned left behind, for if many don't use their minds now, they shall be left behind. A lovely poem, thanks for sharing, Ron!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on August 3, 2014

Minds are all different and tune in and turn on to so many varied things, but as long as we're using the one we got, then we can live a life that's wired and fired EVERY day, irrespective of our other capacities. Like this very much, Ron, but am exercised about soul, Man, which seems to exist outside the mechanics of being, rather than being housed within it. It's as elusive to locate as the microphysics of the Big Bang - more so, probably. But we're all here though, ain't we, one way or another... at least, I think so?! :) xx

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on August 3, 2014

Using the mind is exercising the mind. It's when we stop exercising it that it gets weak. Write on!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jansen Estrup

Reviewed on August 3, 2014

Well done, Ron - My favorite definition of soul is this - "'Soul' is not a thing, but a quality or a dimension of experiencing life and ourselves. It has to do with depth, value, relatedness, heart and personal substance." Thomas Moore - Jan

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on August 3, 2014

The mind is "a terrible thing to waste."

How so very true. And I don't Mind, being Re-Minded of this, from time to time. Thanks.

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

Your poem makes perfect sense but only if we have a soul.
Otherwise, why bother?

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

Knowing I'm probably in the minority, I've come to accept that, i.e., for many of us, the heart has been the mind's worst enemy. It is very arguable that the emotions of the heart give many an upset to the mind. Would that everyone could agree not to exile the heart for the sake of the mind, but merely address it as a necessary partner for the fulfillment of the mind...kind of like a domestic relationship that works, ya know?
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Reviewed by Robert Whitford

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

Making the case for mental excercise is becoming fashionable I think. A computer and access to games of mental excercise have helped my 84 year old mother. So just as we take a walk with our legs, we should take a walk with our minds also. A great subject here Ron. Just thinking about what you're saying is a mental excercise. Bob

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

Unless you are taking drugs, your mind is not wasted.

Sandie

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

"For ignorance is the unused mind,"

Yep. that would be me, that is part of the reason I write poetry, it keeps me a bit more on the ball, as it were...e

Reviewed by Tom poesyco.th@gmail.com

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

RON ... So well Elocuted ...
Those complex thoughts get Spasmerized ...
When One gets Electrocuted ! :)
Tom...

Reviewed by Ruan Mills

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

There's that saying "Use it or lose it" - Seems appropriate here.
Rx

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

what i have saying all along ... al last, the meeting of minds ... lol ...

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on August 2, 2014

Couldn't agree with you more, Ron. You took the "mind" and spoke of it as it should be spoken of. The "heart?" I again agree completely. I suppose when they say "I love you with all my heart," there could be some measure of truth there, for when the heart stops, so does the love. That is unless you are one of the believers in reincarnation. I'm thinking much more positive in its behalf than ever before. Good poem. Excellent thoughts.