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Puppy Dreams of Octopuses
Octopuses have a REM-like sleep.
Just like you and I, and dogs!
Their eyes gyrate wildly from side to side.
They twitch and intertwine their eight long legs.
Their suckers glitch the grip.
The colors on their bodies do a disco dance on steroids.
'Tis a cephalopod puppy dream trip.
What do these dreaming octopuses dream about, I wonder?
My dog's REM puppy dreams are very similar.
Their bodies twitch, they wag their tails wildly,
Their paws feign walking and jumping.
They whimper, snore and emit little barking noises.
What do these dreaming dogs dream about, I wonder?
Does this imply octopi and dogs are conscious?
Or even the birds, bees, bugs and bacteria?
Are we truly alone in our consciousness?
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John Anderson
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