A Universal Grammar:
Thoughts about Language and Consciousness
All adjectives are fictions –
each attribute contains its opposite.
All nouns are deceptive –
fostering notions of seperateness.
Verbs offer fleeting snapshots –
but stories constantly change.
Connectors –
don't those build linguistic reality?
Words such as "and", "if", "but", & "or"
cement scintilla of perception
into unified frames.
Connect – disconnect.
Recognise life many ways.
Re-arrange your grammar
& remember syntax is flexible
yet some parts cannot change.
Juanita: |
(frowning) This poem is too obscure. |
Jack: |
Yeah. Moreover, the graphics are not so engaging. |
Ella: |
Linguistic reality is but one of many "realities" – that is a worthwhile insight. |
Shu: |
(nodding) No doubt. Visual reality has a similar plight. |