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** This is an image of a human brain, composed with a new technique called "flourescent microscopy", which identifies specific neural pathways in the mind, and the processes that make each of us unique and special. **

Quirks For Me

Oh, how can I describe you, ME,
     When that's the person I can't see?
I look and look, and look some more,
          Then ... lose what I was looking for!

You see, my mind spins on, no ends,
     Awake or sleeping, still it wends ...
On several levels, all the time,
          Games and numbers, music, rhyme ...

Reading backwards, cleaning house,
     (It's no mistake I'm sans a spouse),
Physics problems solved for "fun",
          Now THAT should frighten ANYone!

Disposed to casting crazy lots,
     Unless I grind a thousand thoughts ...
Asleep, my dreams go on and on,
          From shuteye 'til I blink the dawn.

I get no rest while lids are closed,
     Intent on former questions posed ...
How can I let enigmas nurse
          Such myst’ries of the Universe?!?

Oh, some find "complex" people grand,
     Though clearly fail to understand ...
That others often think me odd,
          Preoccupied - conceptually flawed ...

And while that MAY be quite correct,
     I'm glad I'm stuck with this defect,
For all these quirks are purely ME ...
          And that's who I was born to be!




~ 9th Place ~  in the "Quirks" Poetry Contest, Madison Demetros, Sponsor.
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Callus Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:59 AM
I enjoyed your take on this contest theme, Greg. Can't say the same for the image of a human brain....it just won't show up:) ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
Barden Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 12:17 AM
Ha! Same with me, Paul, I'm afraid - lots of nothing up there, lol. Many thanks, my friend! :-)
Sinha-Roy Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations, Greg on your win as usual with a thought provoking poem.
Barden Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 12:16 AM
Thank you very much, Subimal! :-)
Gentry Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Congrats on your win with this enjoyable vision of you. I can relate to some of it, not the physics though that is a tidbit interesting about you. Another awesome write.
Barden Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 12:16 AM
Many kind thanks, Susan, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3
Gupta Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 11:54 AM
Very well penned, Greg ... The image of the fluorescent microscopy human brain is very interesting ... Enjoyed reading ... Congratulations ...
Barden Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 12:16 AM
Thank you so much, Probir, I greatly appreciate it! :-)
Roper Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:36 PM
Congratulations on your win, Greg! Hugs Eve ~`*
Barden Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 6:42 AM
Thank you very much, Eve! :-)
Gauthier Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:14 PM
A most pleasant read, Gregory. Our quirks are all endearing when we see them on paper. Congrats on your win.
Barden Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 6:42 AM
I'm pleased you enjoyed the read, Line - thank you so much! :-) <3
Hamilton Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Quirky, that reminds me of some of the most interesting people I've met! Florescent microscopy that is so interesting, maybe they will start to understand how the brain works, great poem as always!
Barden Avatar
February 13, 2018 at 6:23 AM
Very kind of you, John, and thanks so much ... really fascinating process! Blessings, Bud! :-)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 7:40 AM
Ha! I love it Greg! Fun ride of a poem dear poet, my best to you in the contest! Already a winner with me :) xomo! <3
Barden Avatar
February 13, 2018 at 6:21 AM
Thanks so much, Mo - I thought you might like this one! Blessings, Friend! :-) <3
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