In this universe, physical laws rule every action, every relationship. The human mind is no exception, yet holds the key to a variable determinateness, for, within our power, we do what our values program us to do. Values that we hold can be and are modified by the influence of our experiences, both internal and external. We respond to stimuli, guided by values, which ideally, enhance satisfaction with the turns of our lives. That we do this electronically may come as a surprise.
The management of imbalances of electrons in electrical networks is the task that any functional electrical machine successfully accomplishes. The human mind is by far the most powerful such machine ever known. We are only in the early stages of learning how it achieves its electrical power, and, indeed, the measure of this power.
Just as we use the power of our minds to analyze and understand the power of our minds, our mind itself is in a repetitive and recursive process of analyzing values and integrating knowledge gained of the real world (which includes the human mind and its imagination) into its storehouse of imagery, fact and process. Convolution, anyone?
Electric Soul
Body and brain to each other bind, Are non-ethereal terrene matter, Brain’s extension is cognitive mind, That navigates in world of clatter.
Electricity in brain, is, we find, The energy source of creative drive. The physical nature of a being’s mind: Capacitive charges — Voila! Alive!
Mind blooms from a single cell berth, And grows to most important role. So, what is the human mind worth, House that harbors electric soul?
Mind’s electrical processes: Electrons in the brain’s reticulations, Shifts patterns, flows and accesses, To control other pattern operations,
Internal process, with proficiency Some other process’s input seeds, And with simultaneous efficiency, Creates impulse that another feeds.
Like gate function of transistor: Vary the electron charges on a lead To control flow like resistor — Or accelerate the pace of bleed.
So, minds are electrical machines, Bottom line — function by physical law, And each of its convoluted means Is a slave to input, processed or raw.
Valuation is mind’s task, clearly, Core part of the mind is soul, The part that holds values dearly, Therefore, essence of the whole. Mind perceives image of world, Maps reality, near one to one, Where mendacity is daily swirled, And the grossly incredible is spun.
It bootstraps soul to potence, With imprint values it accepts. Modifies by experience — Co-opts or adopts and adapts.
Default values are always around, And deeply imbed with ease and guile. Can lead us onto unhealthy ground, Masquerade as quality the while. Mind weighs, compares values’ feedback, And improves valuation faculties. Iterative process, circular hack, Inconsistent values — casualties.
Mind does, its attached body steer, Through darkest perils, brightest joy, Guidance to posterity’s ear, Gives purpose of its employ.
Control of values is soul's focus, From them, quality of life derives, As they make major choices for us, Motivations behind our drives. Values set parameters of action, Within which our options fall, Electron constellations with traction, Move our lives and stand us tall.
Yes, very good poetic explanation of our brains L. Some people don't realize that their own minds are working against them every day. The mind will control until we learn to control it. Even then, our jobs have just begun. Negativity is a process where the mind controls. Being successful in life depends on how we overcome our own thought patterns to rule positively. Take care G
Floria found the word "mendacity" interesting. I first came across it in the movie, "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof." Paul Newman's character used it to describe some prevalent human characteristics to his dying father (played by Burl Ives, as I recollect). Elizabeth Taylor rounded out the cast. Thanks for all the great comments on the poem.
Best regards to all,
Leland
Interesting to say the very least. This was quite an undertaking, Leland. Not just the information contained in these verses, but it rhymes, as well. I'm impressed!
Carmen
Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on March 16, 2004
ELECTRIC poem is your electric soul...I am fully charged to write after reading this feast...Thanls for posting this wonderfully crafted poem in rhyming quartains...
Leland You are such a genious! This is a tour de force, splendidly written!I thank God that he gave you such a wonderful brain to make all these brilliant deductions!;-)
brilliant expression of the mind's eclectic splendor and mystery ...
Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)
Reviewed on March 15, 2004
It has taken me a few reads to digest this one and give it the complete attention it deserves. This, perhaps, is your most eloquently-written message on the organic nature of one's soul.
Oh darn, thought it was my electric guitar! Seriously, the process, as incredible as it appears, may be more chemical than electrical, although electricity surely explains the instantaneous pain in the brain when you step on a tack.
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on March 15, 2004
This is going to keep my mind fuzzy for awhile! Some of it sunk in and some of it didn't. Thanks for the sharing.
...and several reads later ...this is brilliant, Leland.A riveting poem.
~Chrissie
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on March 15, 2004
Ok, Mr. W.... about that last line.. hmmmm.. I stand 5 feet 0 inches. 60 exact inches. Is my mind failing me? Or could
we just say the word "tall" is relative? LOL. The whole time I read this, and it's really cool, I kept thinking (em.. that's the point
isn't it? LOL) about HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey. He doesn't count, does he? If so, I'm in really big trouble!! Sigh..
Leave it to you to feed me worthwhile info in perfect rhyme and meter, knowing I would gobble it up and grin at the end.
I do love your poetry. katy xox.
Most excellent scientific extra ordinêr write Leland!!
LLove this one!!
Love Tinka
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on March 15, 2004
"Capacitive charges — Voila! Alive!"
And
"So, what is the human mind worth,
House that harbors electric soul?"
Leland...I love the entire poem...
especially the lines above jumped out to me..
quite a write...had to look a few words up..LOL.
"Mendacity"..that's a new one to me.
Hope I can remember it..
loved this...floria
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reading well
excellent
William
Best regards to all,
Leland
Carmen
Debashish
~Chrissie
we just say the word "tall" is relative? LOL. The whole time I read this, and it's really cool, I kept thinking (em.. that's the point
isn't it? LOL) about HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey. He doesn't count, does he? If so, I'm in really big trouble!! Sigh..
Leave it to you to feed me worthwhile info in perfect rhyme and meter, knowing I would gobble it up and grin at the end.
I do love your poetry. katy xox.
LLove this one!!
Love Tinka
And
"So, what is the human mind worth,
House that harbors electric soul?"
Leland...I love the entire poem...
especially the lines above jumped out to me..
quite a write...had to look a few words up..LOL.
"Mendacity"..that's a new one to me.
Hope I can remember it..
loved this...floria