Alphabet: 26 squiggles
By which my every thought
Coalesces into meaning.
Deep in the brain, the squiggles
Evoke concepts through language,
Forming all my ideas, whether
Grandly conceived or
Horrible beyond compare.
I am staggered at how
Just 26 squiggles can encompass so much
Knowledge and emotion.
Love, hate, and every
Machination of the mind
Notarized by just 26 squiggles.
Oh, how the seemingly arbitrary nature of the
Produced impulses raises
Questions about the nature of things.
Realizing this
Software drives every decision can be
Terrifying
Until one recognizes the
Value of the system’s adaptability.
Wernicke’s Area is said to be the place where
X marks the spot of comprehension,
Yet, how can it be that
Zero to infinity exist within just 26 squiggles?
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The Abominable No-Meatman
So, I had an idea. I was wondering if Pennywise the dancing clown went vegan because he wanted to befriend humanity, what would he eat? Would there be food options for him, or would he have to starve just to be put in a better light with us humans. So I’ve created a special restaurant and menu just for him. This way, if Pennywise were to become vegan, he wouldn’t have to get creative with his dietary choices, I’ve done it for him. I’ve taken the work out of going vegan on his behalf! Here is a special restaurant and menu I made just for our friend, Pennywise!
By Alex H Mittelman 3 days ago in Fiction
Comments (16)
This is an excellent piece on the power of words and language, and done so well that it hardly feels constrained by the starting letter! “Love, hate, and every Machination of the mind” is my favourite line. Well done😊
Congrats on Top Story!🥳
Very well done! Congrats on the top story and challenge win :)
I love that you refer to the alphabet as software. Congrats!
Back again to say congrats!! Very well deserved!
Great going! Keep up the fantastic effort—congratulations!
I remember reading an abridged Tarzan novel when I was in elementary school that referred to the alphabet as "weird little bugs." I just think it's neat what we call letters without calling them letters.
This was such a great piece! Loved lots of lines, but the last was my favorite!
Marvelous!@! Congratulations on Top Story!!!♥️♥️💕
Very nice and so adherent to just one concept. Not a wasted word. Well done.
Ah this is so cool! I love how this poem embraces its structure so fully. And also elevates it; making me love and ponder the same mysteries that you’re describing. It’s rare that I find philosophical wanderings more beautiful than frustrating - and you’ve done it!
Very damn clever!
Cool!! I loved it!
Cleverly done J. I really enjoyed the repetition you had here, bringing us back to the overall theme. I think my favorite line was "Love, hate, and every Machination of the mind Notarized by just 26 squiggles." Great stuff!
Great work here
Outstanding.