Perception

Perception varies

For a number of reasons

Explore ways to solve

Author's Note

Sometimes I can't understand a poem or a story fully.But,I can understand it after sometime upon repeated reading or reflection.
Recently,one writer expressed her inability to understand a Haiku written by me while others understood well and wrote reviews.
I really felt sorry for her and tried to explain from my experience and understanding.
I am sure there are some experts in this site who can explain this phenomenon from scientific point of view.I invite generous suggestions from the learned writers.

Reviews

[Prritiy]

True perception varies, everyone forms a thinking according to his/her own experiences and sometimes as we are well connected with individuals from other side of globe there might be stark differences in thinking in some cases.

a nice one as always :)

[zainul]

You must be an expert on perception.
Your study in psychology in B.Ed course might be a great resource in the area of understanding.
Yes,I appreciate your precious view.I completely agree with you that true perception varies, everyone forms a thinking according to his/her own experiences.
Your input on the variation of perception due to differences of geographical location may be a great point to ponder.I like to add that languages might influence in perception.
I hope a bunch of psychologists,linguists and relevant experts will join the conversation and enlighten us in this regard.
Thanks for the intellectual contribution.:)

[Prritiy]

O no i don't know anything just keep on thinking on things which come into my preview with inputs from my surrounding people and friends all over just like you :)
yes you are right on the count that language also influences as simple as a fact that a word may mean differently in different language and might bring about different reactions when spoken.

[zainul]

That's great.
We really learn from our surroundings in real life situation.
We are also blessed to be here in WC which where experts from various disciplines contribute their best.
So,I enjoy this place.
Thanks for sharing.

[Prritiy]

Thanks to you for showing and inviting me to this place. :)

[zainul]

Then we enjoy the fabulous world together.:)
We share ideas and navigate to other places as well.
We have the strength of two.
We are more empowered than ever before.

[Prritiy]

yes :) ......

[Kenneth The Poet]

A cool piece of verse.

[zainul]

Thanks for the wonderful review.

[nyla bass]

I love this Haiku. it is very profound and invites reflection.

[zainul]

Thank you Nyla for your lovely review.
I feel very very inspired.

[.]

This is amazing , Zainul. I know in your "about me" you claimed that you regret not publishing your work earlier. I am so elated that you did, because I love your work, my friend. Great job :)

-Cord

[zainul]

Thank you for the lovely compliments,Cord.
I feel very fortunate that I have many admiring friends like you in this site.
I specially thank you for your compassion.
Best wishes for you and your dear ones.

[John]

The haiku is the ideal form in which to express this thought because its brevity would seem to suggest a single answer whereas poetry is manifold and complex, and isn't easily resolved.

[zainul]

Thanks for your admiring review.
This will inspire the haiku writers.

[Ama May Cooper]

Very simple...very short, and an interesting representation of a problem.... lovely write

[zainul]

Thank you,Ama.
Your admiring review will help us all.

[Michael G.]

Well written and thought provoking as always.

I am not an expert, nor will I ever claim to be. We all vary our own perceptions of things, depending on what and when we are doing something. For example... is eating ice cream more enjoyable if eaten from a bowl or on a stick? And are both trumped by eating ice cream with a child?

I always enjoy your thoughts, sir.

[Shari Vaudo]

Very nice, Zainul. Simple with great depth.

[zainul]

I am very pleased,Shari for your lovely and inspiring review.

[Dean Kuch®]

Sometimes we look for answers in all of the wrong places. Other times, the answer is right under our noses and we miiss it entirely. It is human nature to examine and rethink solutions to problems and mysteries that we don't comprehend at first. And sometimes, after awhile, that ol' light bulb goes off in our heads and what was cloudy becomes crystal clear. Such is the nature of our race.
Very thought provoking senyru...

[zainul]

Thank you for the great review and amazing points.
I was expecting such explanations so that we can learn from the contributions.
In fact,this site may be considered as an online school of literature.

[Androglossia]

The inability to create perceptions or meanings depends on the way the brain processes information. There are different levels of mental capacity and I don't even know what level I belong. It also depends on the spand of time you've been into poetry. Haiku can be learned as what ancient Japan did centuries back. I for one didn't know about Haiku until I joined writerscafe and also had a problem understanding it because I never studied literature.

Anyway the poem clearly states that perception depends on how the audience understands and interprets the poem.

Well done!

[zainul]

Thank you Maryanne for your wonderful review and explanation.
Your points in this regard are educative as well as thought provoking.
I expect other experts will enlighten us about the science of perception and Haiku.

[Androglossia]

You're very welcome!

[zainul]

Very nice of you.