Reality
“Esse est percipi," said the man—
"To be is to be perceived." You see,
Existence is a product of the mind
Where only senses cause reality.
So what's behind all fastened closet doors?
And what becomes of things in dark of night?
How much is really there, or just a dream,
Conjured by smell or taste, touch, sound or sight?
"Esse est percipi," said the man—
"To be is to be perceived." I fear
That when I am alone and no one sees,
How can I know if I am really here?
Sandra M. Haight
~1st Place~
Contest: Reality
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron
Judged: 05/20/2016
~1st Place~
Contest: Humor
Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Judged: 01/28/2015
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"Esse est percipi" means "To be is to be perceived."
Philosopher, George Berkeley, 1710
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015
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