But If Thought Corrupts Language, Language Can Also Corrupt Thought

A glass stands upon a table, Watched by arbiters of existential State. They observe the glass, to give opinion As to its contents. The Pessimist speaks: “There is wine In the glass, and it is half empty”. The Optimist, with shake of head And wave of hand, denies this: “The glass is half full”. There is a pause as all gathered Ponder the wisdom of relativistic Observation. The Pragmatist steps forward: “Half full or half empty, it is refillable!” Silence shrouds the watchers, deep in thought; The Opportunist elbows past and picks up The glass, draining the wine within. “Hmmm – nice” he opines, “Is there any more?”. Thus Heisenberg speaks through wine Stained lips; Having severed the Gordian knot of Fullness or emptiness, With pleasure and relish.