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The Brain--Your Personal Computer

The brain is an incredibly efficient computer Compressing trillions of bytes of information, Registering every impression we encounter, Analyzing concepts from formation to causation. Compressing trillions of bytes of information In milliseconds without hesitation, unrelentingly, Analyzing concepts from formation to causation Remarkably, it even functions unconsciously. In milliseconds without hesitation, unrelentingly, It processes the continual intake of our senses Remarkably, it even functions unconsciously, Outlining proposals, formulating our defenses. It processes the continual intake of our senses, All while regulating our involuntary responses Outlines our proposals, formulates our defenses Even evaluating the most complicated nuances. All while regulating our involuntary responses Registering every impression we encounter, Even evaluating the most complicated nuances The brain is an incredibly efficient computer. Written May 9, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/13/2022 2:37:00 PM

" In milliseconds without hesitation, unrelentingly, It processes the continual intake of our senses Remarkably, it even functions unconsciously, Outlining proposals, formulating our defenses." I love it that you give tribute to the best processor we will ever have!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/13/2022 5:25:00 PM

It is, indeed. The human brain has no limits, as I see it.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/11/2022 4:58:00 PM

Had to FAV this one. The miraculous creation by intelligent design. We'll never understand what our brain already knows. Thanks for sharing through this magnificent Pantoum, Milt. Your still amaze me with your ability to communicate through so many different forms of poetry at this level of excellence. I am in awe of your gift my friend. I cannot even find the words to describe how much I admire your poetry. A poet still learning to be, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/12/2022 3:05:00 PM

Aw, Bill, you are too kind...and we all know that! I spent quite a bit of time writing this one, and I felt the Pantoum form fit the theme so well. Thank you!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/9/2022 7:57:00 PM

Brilliantly penned! ... And so true! ... If we respected the brain as we do the computer, there'd be no end to our advancement as a society. ~ Just sayin'

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 9:36:00 PM

I think you are absolutely correct in that, gw. Absolutely correct.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/9/2022 11:22:00 AM

Keeping a head of hackers is the challenge! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 11:36:00 AM

You simply don't let anyone into your head you don't want! Aloha! Thanks for the comment, Rico.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/9/2022 10:20:00 AM

Couldn't agree more Milton, a marvel of creation. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 11:36:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tom.