Tag Archives: Cognition

Analogy Regarding Empathy

Posted on December 30, 2023 by sputterpub

Imagine that you’re driving slowly here,when someone darts too fast for you to stop.You can’t avoid collision – though you veerand brake, a bone is snapped and tendons pop.You’re traumatized although you’re not to blame,but sympathy and aid is not … Continue reading →

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Unlikely

Posted on December 17, 2023 by sputterpub

Unlikely this existence had to be –a life-allowing planet first of all;a primate’s gradual abilityto walk and climb and run, that used to crawl;that reproduced a line successfully,by gamete generated to enthralladults to nurture me to fully grown…I’m grateful for … Continue reading →

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DSM Zero

Posted on December 13, 2023 by sputterpub

In 1951, some would have saidthat youngster’s a bad seed, a vicious boywho baits his sister, sneaks out of his bed,steals booze and smokes from parents to enjoywhen he should be asleep. He would have leda gang if some would … Continue reading →

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Tunnel Vision

Posted on November 5, 2023 by sputterpub

He’s worked now for a quarter centuryrepairing locks and understanding keys.His focus trained on home security,he doesn’t make allowance for the easeof safety on the bus. He cannot seea walk without his bear-spray expertise.Like retailers who claim most shoppers steal,this … Continue reading →

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Spat

Posted on October 17, 2023 by sputterpub

Prepared to disagree with me again,it still annoys but doesn’t cause me grief.I gather facts and cogitate, and whenI speak you say that isn’t your belief,as if it’s faith that has to form your chiefposition. But I’ve seen you comprehendnear … Continue reading →

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Unseen

Posted on September 5, 2023 by sputterpub

I long to know the reason we’re all here.I recollect that as my lasting goal.As far as I remember, it was clear –the question bloomed and never left my soul.I set myself to plumb the depth of me,eschewing all delusion … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Suppose

Posted on August 28, 2023 by sputterpub

I don’t suppose you’ll stop advising me,although I’m seldom sad or prone to lows.Your strong suit isn’t your sagacity,I don’t suppose. Your reading’s always fictional and prose.And though you say you relish history,your own mishaps don’t put you on your … Continue reading →

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Policy

Posted on August 23, 2023 by sputterpub

She said that’s not the way she picks a book,when I suggested browsing website stacks.Her strident tone of voice was all it tookto redirect my talk. I didn’t waxsarcastic or remind her how she’d lookwith scorn and cringe at similar … Continue reading →

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Laissez-(Un)faire

Posted on June 20, 2023 by sputterpub

Laissez-faire describes my oldest friend.She even brags about how lax she is –not checking messages companions send;forgetting set appointments, dropping in(she knows they know she’s got the cash to spend);misplacing but not learning from a loss.She’s now annoyed a youngster … Continue reading →

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Restriction

Posted on June 3, 2023 by sputterpub

Restriction here promotes expansion there,inducing mindfulness as I adjust.No driving means inhaling more fresh air.Eschewing meat necessitates some thoughtabout the way I buy and order fare.And taking time away from screens and phoneenheartens me to amplify the careof me, to … Continue reading →

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