Ann Peck Poet Rhyme

Ego

"When thoughts cease to flow,
where does ego go" Unseeking Seeker

Can Ego escape its demise if it hides?
In mind's chimeric forest it abides.
It can wear a transparent look at times,
to entice Mind's oft-changing designs.

It might think to enter an empty mind
of concepts echoing when left behind.
But, not allowed, where its ego must dwell.
Our Ego's meeting its own type of hell.

Mind, ID and Ego, the three contradict
the others' views, creating their conflict.
Yet, in the end, it is mind that commands,
altho ID and Ego will make their last stands.

Ego: What are you sans me to add spice?
ID:  Remember me, I'm the one who's nice.
If mind disappears, both also must go.
Loss will extinguish Ego's torrid glow.

May 14, 2022
for: Bubble of Illusion contest
by: Unseeking Seeker

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Andy Chunn May 18, 2022 at 9:02 PM This is an excellent portrayal of juggling complex concepts and terminology. Let's hope "mind" never goes....though at my age...it seems a possibility. Very nice!

Gershon Wolf May 17, 2022 at 7:58 PM Wow. Such a complex topic! All I can say is: 'Don't mind me.' ~ Smiles for miles, Gershon

Jeff Kyser May 17, 2022 at 3:05 PM This was super - really enjoyed it. Judging is going to involve reading some pretty interesting poems on this one!

Michelle Faulkner May 16, 2022 at 3:46 PM This asks so many compelling questions - are we our ego, if so, is that a blessing or curse, or both? Very profound, best wishes for the contest, Ann Ann Peck May 17, 2022 at 2:41 PM Exactly. We're still asking questions early Greeks couldn't answer. So many philosophies say lose the Ego, yet sometimes we really need it. Seeker asks hard questions :)

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2022 at 10:46 AM I think you studied psychology. I remember all these words from college but forgot how it all goes together. GREAT job here. Ann Peck May 16, 2022 at 3:38 PM I did take some psych classes but mostly dull business. I actually googled those terms to remind myself. I think that poem goes nowhere :)

Rico Leffanta May 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM Enjoyed, but what happened to that Wizard of Id? Aloha! Ann Peck May 15, 2022 at 2:52 PM HaHa! Yeah, now that you mention it! And, I have no idea what Seeker wants, but probably not what I wrote. Aloha!