Senses

Eyes see
yet it is the heart
that translates

ears mere cone carriers,
the many voices truly one's own
(schizoid nature of senses)

looking out we see in -- 
listening we hearken to 
ignited self vocabularies

nothing concisely as it seems

Poe’s myriad dreams~ within dreams --
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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George Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 11:11 PM
With our eyes we see things, but it is within mind we conceive of them in their true dimensions. Thus, most of our external impressions are made concrete through our inner vision.
DiMino Avatar
June 23, 2026 at 3:27 AM
I think you are right – we only see what is already programmed inside of us. To the contrary others could say, well: yet we see things outside of us, like not to bump our noses, or walk in front of a moving car or off a cliff – but if we did not recognize these things, the mind’s eye, as danger then we would not avoid them. To go one step further, then there is intuition. Something we intuitively recognize with perhaps no past outward experience. Where does that vision come from? I don't know, anything of value or just obvious stuff? Have a great writing day my friend!
Wolf Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The first three lines -- pure wisdom and truth. Thanks, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Thank you, Gershon; changed this one many times before I got something I could live with. Blessings my friend.
Maverick Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Many peoplr see.. yet quite differently Although our important need are quite Similar (Joe Dimino..) All blessings.'
DiMino Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I hear you, Joe; true -- on a spiritual level even all the same. To God, one child in Christ.
One Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 11:35 AM
This is an interesring one my friend and it will he interpreted differently, by different minds..Such is human nature amd our behaviours....we are fragile, so our outlook on life is effected by our experiences...
DiMino Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Hi Si; just changed it a bit. Hope it still resonates with you. I am struggling with this one myself. Blessings my friend. Have a great week!
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