Notes About The Poem

The ancients knew the meaning of objects in dreams. Do we?

neurons at night

Brains beam back connections as dreams
While sorting much data in streams
But these mind fables
Come with graphic labels
Like symbols in Microsoft Teams
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Jones Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 9:19 PM
This one is intellectually engaging!
Beaufort Avatar
March 12, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Karen, I truly believe that our experiences of each day generally get processed into long-term memory at night. Our sometime weird dream imagery tells a lot about where the memories get filed and with what they are associated. It's truly remarkable.
Pandit Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 8:05 AM
You always explore themes that make the reader pause and think. --But these mind fables Come with graphic labels--so well said, Duke!
Beaufort Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 3:56 PM
That's a very generous comment Vijay. There's remarkable symbology contained within our dreams that mirrors the way our brains process and organize things. It's fun to think about really.
Rodgers Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Dear Duke, What a whimsical journey through the labyrinth of dreams and the fascinating workings of the mind. Your clever use of imagery and wit adds a delightful twist to exploring neural connections. This is such a unique perspective with us, showing us of the playful intricacies of our subconscious. Loved it! - Blessings, Daniel
Beaufort Avatar
March 6, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Daniel, I was hoping you would like this one. It's something I don't understand completely. We know we have to sleep and dream, but what happens during dream sleep is so special. It gives us some insight into how he brain works. The connections dreams reveal tell us a lot about how we think.
Poet Avatar
March 5, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Duke, my friend, your exploration of the symbolism of objects in dreams and how interpretations have changed over time is a captivating topic. This Limerick explores dreams, symbols, technology, and contemporary culture's influence on our perception of dreams. By including a pun in the line "But these mind fables," dreams are cleverly compared to stories or tales from the mind.
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March 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM
SP, you are very perceptive as well as a very talented poet. I imagine the brain puts certain things in order while we are asleep--a biochemical thing. The folders and objects for specific kinds of memories that get accessed during that process turn out to be revealing in terms of how we organize or classify our experiences. It's quite a fascinating topic. Especially for people who have recurring dreams.
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