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COGITO ERGO SUM

COGITO ERGO SUM I think, therefore I am Cogito Ergo Sum As in Latin it’s said But I’m not a linguist My headache feels like lead I think, therefore I am And my brain tells me so Am I defined by thought My neurons are firing But may still come to naught I think, therefore I am So said Rene Descartes It’s his first principle Mankind realises And is invincible I think, therefore I am Basics of existence This is fundamental But a French perspective He was continental

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Date: 1/14/2024 3:19:00 PM
not only was he continental, he was universal with the wisdom in those words. I like your poetic style and voice, Howard. Your poems have depth without using 'heavy' words....just a personal preference I suppose. Have a splendid evening, Sara
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