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Seeds and Roots

Where does it all come from...
    Our every thought and what we feel?
        As basic urges give way to instinct,
            And thoughtful action seeks to heal.

Now some may oversimplify, this
    Cause and effect stimulus and response.
        As if complexity was not even present,
            Only Pavlovian drooling, though nonchalance.

This may include some history and experience,
    To shade and color the specific event.
        After all, the difference between surprise & shock,
            May lie somewhere between everything sent.

While temptation may yield to psychology,
    That analysis is destined to be incomplete.
        Since ignorance is the primary mentor,
            And our wisdom may seem obsolete.

Is it possible for a a full understanding,
    Where prediction would reward along the way?
        Or does evolutionary change continue to
            Raise the bar, & that will always stay.

What seems definite is only a teaser,
    Just a snack to satisfy before the meal.
        Because our hunger is far more curious, &
            It won't settle for table scraps in the deal.

So while our interest may be endless,
    We may never have the complete view.
        Leaves me to wonder if it's due to our clumsiness,
            While stumbling along without having a clue.

Whatever answers are there awaiting us,
    I'm sure of one thing to grant me some peace.
        That is no matter the origins or journey,
            Our efforts will continue to know this masterpiece.

Copyright © Timothy Mattson | Year Posted 2024

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