Do you ever feel
Like there is something more
Something our senses can’t detect
But in certain moments
When it is quiet
And time stands still
It shows itself
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Perception is a mental impression
Shaped by learning, memory, expectation and attention
An interpretation of one’s changing environment
A discernment of meaning from moment to moment
A realization of what’s of personal value
~*~
The awareness of a fledgling thought
Not passed into storage
But molded into something new
A creative beacon
To guide one’s compass in life
~*~
Eyes see, but don’t really see it all
Perception is the key
Intuition a guide
A doorway into the unknown
A stearing wheel to awareness
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“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
(Henry David Thoreau)
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V.J.’s theme: Worth mentioning… https://onewomansquest.org/2019/07/29/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-59-worth-mentioning/
Patrick’s theme: Beacons https://pixtowords.com/2019/07/28/beacons-pic-and-a-word-198/
Nicely done! Kudos, Olga.
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Thank-you kindly for your kudos, Lindy. I’ve always wanted to create a piece on the nature of perception. 🙂
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There have certainly been times in my life where the presence of “other” was strongly perceived. Like the way you phrase, Olga.
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Thank-you, V.J. It was intriguing to research “perception.” 🙂
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Well done, Olga.
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Very thought provoking. Enjoyed this 🙏
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Thank-you, Miriam. I was surprised to find so many sources to bring insight into my poetry. Glad that you enjoyed my post. ❤
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Yes! Yes! Yes! Perception vs. reality. It is ongoing. Very well phrased poem, Olga.
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Thank-you with much gratitude. One sometimes forgets that we all have our own reality filtered by perception. 🙂
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You’re welcome!!
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You’ve captured the uncapturable. (K)
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It was an interesting exploration. Happy that you thought I’d captured the essence of perception. 🙂
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Very nice Olga! ❤
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Thank-you, Deborah. 🙂
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Beautiful poem!
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Thank-you, Diane. ❤
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Lovely. I think we share a perception of perception… and by extension, perhaps, reality. =)
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Thanks, Patrick. It was a nice surprise to see your comment pop-up. 🙂 Yes, perception and reality intertwine themselves in our life dance. Sometimes in a negative way and sometimes positive. I try to keep my positive glasses on. 🙂
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Your words were more than “worth mentioning”, Olga. I have been writing about perception for quite some time and your insightful summation was beyond amazing! I tagged it to my library so I can read and reread. Thank you again for sharing your creative talents! 🌸Erika
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Thank-you so much, Erika. ❤ I’m so please that you thought my summation in poetic form was insightful. I also feel joyous that you perceived the value of my creative efforts. In the right moments, I have a sense of being a channel for floating ideas. An example would be, “a stearing wheel to awareness.” Wishing you a wonderful week! 🙂
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