Neurons and essence

bright sparks flash across the skull,

a thought appears in the mind.

a thought appears in the mind,

bright sparks flash across the skull.

which is first?

which is last?

the brain for the mind?

or the mind for the brain?

flash bright, think fast.

brain, soul, mind.

flash bright, think fast.

is your mind your brain?

 your soul your mind?

 your soul your brain?

what are we?

thoughts appear in minds,

bright sparks flash across skulls

and souls, break free from natural order.

Reviews

[J.Lynne958]

I like the way you address the relationship between thought and existence, body and soul. The repetition and reversal of the lines in the first stanza is a great introduction to the central questions of the poem.

[Octob3r Star]

Ecstasy

[roarke]

this is a nice build on a concept... a good rendition of thought/consciousness that builds the essence of everything else. Once developed, the pattern breaks off, leaving he reader with the abrupt space to now contemplate the seed you planted. Nice effect.

Very interesting yet it confused me a little bit. I had to read it a couple of times to understand it. I believe that this does have agreat point to it. Good job.

[Michael G.]

Interesting piece, Joshua Smit.
It begs for answers to several questions. Perhaps, in the questions, you have found answers... just not apparent yet.
In your final line... "ans" ... is that meant to be "and?"
Good piece, sir. Keep writing.

[Joshua Smit]

only questions here... no answers at all