Comments received on poems by H. Ray Davis
Untitled
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"Untitled” by H. Ray Davis
The mind is always an abyss, the more so as we age, for everyday brings its lot of trouble and bad experiences that linger in our head. However, the survival instinct tends to override everything in its path. Despair can drive us to the brink, but nine times out of then, our survival instinct will rescue us. This has been hardwired in all living creatures. Without this the species disappears. There are cases of people who had lost all four limbs but still struggle to survive. The real end comes when we lose all hope. The individual can spend a long time planning on suicide, but the moment that starts he will struggle to save his life.
“What are the 4 human instincts?
In evolutionary psychology, people often speak of the four Fs which are said to be the four basic and most primal drives (motivations or instincts) that animals (including humans) are evolutionarily adapted to have, follow, and achieve: fighting, fleeing, feeding and mating….”
https://www.google.mu/search?q=Is+the+survival+instinct+stronger+than+the+death+wish+%3
“Fighting” aims at preserving the individual’s life or ensuring his survival at the expense of others.
Soman Ragavan. 23 August, 2023. //
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August 22nd, 2023 23:20
Soman Ragavan said:
My comments on the poem \"Untitled” by H. Ray Davis
The mind is always an abyss, the more so as we age, for everyday brings its lot of trouble and bad experiences that linger in our head. However, the survival instinct tends to override everything in its path. Despair can drive us to the brink, but nine times out of then, our survival instinct will rescue us. This has been hardwired in all living creatures. Without this the species disappears. There are cases of people who had lost all four limbs but still struggle to survive. The real end comes when we lose all hope. The individual can spend a long time planning on suicide, but the moment that starts he will struggle to save his life.
“What are the 4 human instincts?
In evolutionary psychology, people often speak of the four Fs which are said to be the four basic and most primal drives (motivations or instincts) that animals (including humans) are evolutionarily adapted to have, follow, and achieve: fighting, fleeing, feeding and mating….”
https://www.google.mu/search?q=Is+the+survival+instinct+stronger+than+the+death+wish+%3
“Fighting” aims at preserving the individual’s life or ensuring his survival at the expense of others.
Soman Ragavan. 23 August, 2023. //
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August 22nd, 2023 23:20
Winter Chill
L. B. Mek said:
\'As for me, the fear of becoming useless paralyzes me.
I long to slumber under the shade of an old tree.\'
reads raw and touch-sensitive - immersive,
worded very relatable
you have a wonderful gift dear Poet
January 28th, 2021 04:55
L. B. Mek said:
\'As for me, the fear of becoming useless paralyzes me.
I long to slumber under the shade of an old tree.\'
reads raw and touch-sensitive - immersive,
worded very relatable
you have a wonderful gift dear Poet
January 28th, 2021 04:55
Winter Chill
Goldfinch60 said:
Useless you are certainly not, your words show that light can be in your life and will be there for you.
Andy
January 28th, 2021 01:45
Goldfinch60 said:
Useless you are certainly not, your words show that light can be in your life and will be there for you.
Andy
January 28th, 2021 01:45
Winter Chill
FredPeyer said:
Ray, you express that feeling well, but as for me, there is no fear, only opportunity!
January 27th, 2021 16:00
FredPeyer said:
Ray, you express that feeling well, but as for me, there is no fear, only opportunity!
January 27th, 2021 16:00
Helplessly hoping
Goldfinch60 said:
The longing of love wonderfully portrayed in your words HRD.
May 9th, 2019 00:40
Goldfinch60 said:
The longing of love wonderfully portrayed in your words HRD.
May 9th, 2019 00:40
A New Love
Goldfinch60 said:
Each moment is special and will never be repeated, enjoy each one to the full.
November 15th, 2018 01:41
Goldfinch60 said:
Each moment is special and will never be repeated, enjoy each one to the full.
November 15th, 2018 01:41
The morning after
Fay Slimm. said:
Love expressed like this will thrill the fortunate lady - - a beautiful way to begin the day - -thanks Ray for sharing such bonding.
October 22nd, 2018 12:52
Fay Slimm. said:
Love expressed like this will thrill the fortunate lady - - a beautiful way to begin the day - -thanks Ray for sharing such bonding.
October 22nd, 2018 12:52
The morning after
sylviasearcher said:
What a lovely morning after feeling.
I don\'t think I have ever had an evening followed by such a morning.
October 22nd, 2018 06:18
sylviasearcher said:
What a lovely morning after feeling.
I don\'t think I have ever had an evening followed by such a morning.
October 22nd, 2018 06:18
Smoke And Mirrors
Andrew Charles Forrest said:
It\'s an age thing H but very well expressed
September 13th, 2018 10:51
Andrew Charles Forrest said:
It\'s an age thing H but very well expressed
September 13th, 2018 10:51
Cry Out To Heaven
MaggieF said:
Very heart felt poem, I love \'My spirit pours out like water\' I hope your God does forgive you, forgive yourself. Maggie
September 11th, 2018 12:03
MaggieF said:
Very heart felt poem, I love \'My spirit pours out like water\' I hope your God does forgive you, forgive yourself. Maggie
September 11th, 2018 12:03
The Night
sylviasearcher said:
Yet in that wasteland, your other poems whisper of hope!
August 28th, 2018 05:46
sylviasearcher said:
Yet in that wasteland, your other poems whisper of hope!
August 28th, 2018 05:46
Indebted
H. Ray Davis said:
Thank you. These letters are a collection of things left unsaid to the woman I’ve created in my mind, but I’m glad someone likes them.
August 22nd, 2018 07:49
H. Ray Davis said:
Thank you. These letters are a collection of things left unsaid to the woman I’ve created in my mind, but I’m glad someone likes them.
August 22nd, 2018 07:49
Absence Of You
Fay Slimm. said:
Tender reflections of love now apart - this is one to which I closely relate Ray -though heartwrenchingly sad thanks for the gentleness portrayed in this piece of prose.
August 22nd, 2018 07:48
Fay Slimm. said:
Tender reflections of love now apart - this is one to which I closely relate Ray -though heartwrenchingly sad thanks for the gentleness portrayed in this piece of prose.
August 22nd, 2018 07:48
Garden Lament
Fay Slimm. said:
This touches the heart Ray - - a gem of a lament about being alone yet steadfast. Good read.
August 22nd, 2018 07:45
Fay Slimm. said:
This touches the heart Ray - - a gem of a lament about being alone yet steadfast. Good read.
August 22nd, 2018 07:45
Indebted
Fay Slimm. said:
Romantic and very appealing H.R. - the lady in question will be delighted to read this confession of indebted love. Look forward to reading more of your work.
August 22nd, 2018 07:36
Fay Slimm. said:
Romantic and very appealing H.R. - the lady in question will be delighted to read this confession of indebted love. Look forward to reading more of your work.
August 22nd, 2018 07:36
Alone
sylviasearcher said:
I am.alwats fascinated by poets who wrote for loves they have never known.
The feelings in the poems are so strong. I don\'t think I have that power of imagination.
August 22nd, 2018 01:41
sylviasearcher said:
I am.alwats fascinated by poets who wrote for loves they have never known.
The feelings in the poems are so strong. I don\'t think I have that power of imagination.
August 22nd, 2018 01:41
Alone
H. Ray Davis said:
Thank you. I’m not sure what I do is really poetry. The old Romantics would keep a collection of love letters. Mine aren\'t to anyone. They were just thoughts that I felt when I was alone. LOL
August 21st, 2018 17:41
H. Ray Davis said:
Thank you. I’m not sure what I do is really poetry. The old Romantics would keep a collection of love letters. Mine aren\'t to anyone. They were just thoughts that I felt when I was alone. LOL
August 21st, 2018 17:41
A Look Back
Reyas said:
Very beautiful write, I’m looking forward to what you have next, keep up the good work and welcome to MPS. :)
August 10th, 2018 20:46
Reyas said:
Very beautiful write, I’m looking forward to what you have next, keep up the good work and welcome to MPS. :)
August 10th, 2018 20:46
