Merely Perception

If external reality is merely perception ~ Is whatever's out there just cruel deception?

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/11/2021 12:17:00 PM

I appreciate this poem because she has given me some ideas for a new poem of my own using words that end in "ion" so I thank you!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/4/2021 9:16:00 AM

Good question, my friend. I have a friend who believes we are all a video game and are being manipulated by some celestial teenager. Whew!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2021 5:09:00 AM

Fascinating comment, Milt... I actually think that we're 1.5 - 2.5 generations from being reduced from human to AI-oids, if I may use such a term. I think that this 'Metaverse' push is the first big step toward that end -- which is why I oppose it 99%. But 'lil' ole me' ain't gonna stop the relentless grind toward technological nirvana (aka the end of man as we know/knew him). ~ Gloom in the Room, gw

Silpika Kalita

Date: 11/4/2021 5:22:00 AM

Sometimes perception devices the reality! Beautiful composition with amazing brevity on perception!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2021 5:11:00 AM

Thank you so much for your input here, Silpika. Devices are, indeed, assuming control of perceptions. Scary thought, that. :) gw

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/3/2021 8:22:00 PM

yes, in answer to your question. I firmly believe so!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/5/2021 5:10:00 AM

Cold, cruel world, isn't it? -- But that depends on the perception, doesn't it? ... As for me, I'm happier playing 'The Glad Game.' ~ Pollyanna Wolf