Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

An Incredible Savant

I recently watched a documentary on savants

In particular, Daniel Tammet, whose mathematical abilities

As well as other astounding mental capabilities

Will not only blow your mind

You'll probably say to yourself, “this is some kind of trickery

What he does is impossible for the human brain to comprehend”

Yet when matched against a computer

He is able to do calculations up to 100 decimal places in his head

Without a single number out of place

He is also able to learn a new language within a week

And then appear on television and carry on a conversation

In that language with ease to the utter astonishment

Of those conducting the interview

I'm aware there are skeptics out there... but THIS IS REAL

At twenty-something he possesses extraordinary mental abilities

That defy all logic or comprehension

If you're interested in watching this amazing documentary

The URL is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z22H89rIMHk

If you saw “The Rain Man” starring Dustin Hoffman

You'll realize how accurate Mr. Hoffman's portrayal was

IT'S A MUST SEE!!!




© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman November 13, 2014 at 11:28 AM Life has miracles. When one thing is taken away- Another is given. It has helped keep me going all these years. I always work to develop new things in my life. It took me 12 1/2 years to get a degree because of my epilepsy and memory lapses. I finally became a working chemist for 30 years. Now I have trained my mind to have an imagination, I never had before. My epilepsy pace maker and practice made it possible. I never give up. Your listening helped. My memory is worse again. But I enjoy life. Jack Ellison November 13, 2014 at 7:15 PM 35 and 20 are exactly what we have and we live in the frozen north! No snow yet either although I think there's some on it's way! Actually where I live in southern Ontario just north of Toronto, we're on the same parallel as Oregon! Huggsies! XXX Carol Eastman November 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM PS. In St. Louis this week it is 35 degrees high and 20 degrees low. Barely snowing... No accumulation and hard to see the snow... Polar vortex is here. That sounds so silly... Polar Vortex. Dragon went outside to catch snow flakes in his mouth... Keep breathing Dragon! His breathe melts the snow flakes... Breathe I say... Last time he fainted it took 6 Trolls to carry him inside... Silly Dragon!

Brenda Meier-Hans November 13, 2014 at 10:16 AM I would love to see this Jack. Jack Ellison November 13, 2014 at 7:04 PM It's a must-see Brenda! Huggsies! XXX

Jan Allison November 13, 2014 at 7:35 AM If you read my comment below jack you will see I find this a fascinating poem - great work my friend:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison November 13, 2014 at 8:05 AM penned an amusing little ditty - you may like to drop by Jack lol :-) Hugs Jan xx Jack Ellison November 13, 2014 at 7:59 AM "have worked with autistic students for over 14 years" WOW! You must find it soooo rewarding!!! Daniel Tammet literally blew my mind!!!! Hugs, Jack XXX

David Meade November 13, 2014 at 6:29 AM outstanding poem my friend -- Daniel is autistic and is an amazing person. An author I was introduced to by Jan and Andrea of this site is Temple Grandin, the book, The Autistic Brain is an outstanding read. All the best. Brenda Meier-Hans November 13, 2014 at 10:15 AM I seen the movie about Temple Grandin, it was a fantastic movie. Jan Allison November 13, 2014 at 7:33 AM Wow David I remember Andrea mentioning seeing a film and I said it was about Temple Grandin - so pleased you delved in further to the amazing world out autism - have worked with autistic students for over 14 years - i lean something new every day:-) Hugs Jan xx Jack Ellison November 13, 2014 at 7:28 AM What an amazing mind!!! I will definitely check out the book... thanks for passing that along! Cheers!