Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Mind Blowing

Our mind is the most amazing part of our being

Able to astound the most cynical of souls

There is so much more to learn about it's function

About why some are more intelligent than others

Genetics are certainly part of the equation

What makes a serial killer, what makes a preacher

Are our brains significantly different

Is it the environment, is it in the genes we inherit

So much to learn, a vast unexplored world of the mind

I find it sad that at my stage in life

I won't be around to see what lies just around the corner

In recent times progress has accelerated

This blinding speed can be overwhelming

I hear tell that one day, humans will live FOREVER

Not sure this mere mortal could handle that

But it thrills me to think that this will actually be possible

3D printing is now becoming available

To allow us to grow defective body parts

Absolutely amazing but kind os scary at the same time

M - I - N - D    B - L - O - W - I - N - G   ! ! !


© Jack Ellison 2014

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Donna Jones March 30, 2014 at 10:38 PM Yeah right huh? Mind blowing for sure...wish these printers would have been around thirty years ago..I'd of made a few extra parts then to replace some now...:-) :-) Jack Ellison March 31, 2014 at 8:41 AM YUP! One in particular for me!!! LOL XOXOX

Carol Eastman March 26, 2014 at 9:18 AM My Great Aunt rode a buggy to school in town every day after stopping at the mercantile( a large warehouse) to drop off milk and eggs. She saw a man Land on the Moon and later saw the rise of computers and cell phones before she died at 107. She also saw 2 World Wars and many lesser ones... But in the end she valued her friendships most of all. And when she'd out lived the third set of friends... She said it was time to go. Living forever is not so great... if you lose your quality of life. Jack Ellison March 27, 2014 at 7:08 AM Your great aunt and I have a lot in common except she went back quite a bit further than this oldie! XOX