Blank Slate

A Poem by E.J. Waling

Blank slate.
When born,
born
as a
blank slate.
No preconceptions.
No ideas.
No ideas
on anything.
No political
leanings.
No religious
beliefs.
No ethnic
identity.
At birth
the mind’s
open for
business.
Then
it begins.
The
download.
Where
and when
born
determines
the download.
Determines
the material.
Leanings,
belief systems,
attitudes,
prejudices,
understandings
plowed in.
Layering in
personal
reality.
Laying the
foundation.
The foundation
then reflects
back to the
world.
Reflecting
back the
full scope
of human
limitations.

© 2021 E.J. Waling

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Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

Incredible writing and displays a wise knowledge of the human psyche and its evolution. Great job JP. This really was an enjoyable read.

Posted 4 Years Ago

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4 Years Ago

Thank you CLE.

JP

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Added on September 28, 2021
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E.J. Waling

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E.J. Waling is considered by many in the literary community to be the Salvador Dalí of poetry. His rough-hewn unfettered style mimics the artist’s unconventional view of perceived real.. more..