"Madness" is simply the degree
To which one's personal reality
Deviates from 'consensus reality' ...
Nothing more.
Insane asylums are filled with
Visionaries and Prophets, while
Leaders claiming divine credentials
Are the ones most surely insane.
Determining one as being mad
Might best be left up to the
Particular individual in question ...
Don't you think, or am I nuts?
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Author:
Louis Gibbs (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Just the ranting of a 'mad poet' ... a rather redundant phrase, wouldn't you say?
- Category: Reflection
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So many who had different opinions are thought of as mad. Good write from one mad poet to another.
Thank you, fellow madman!
Great point of view Louis.
Thank you kindly, WBL.
I just better be careful or i'll end up in one of those places. I'm not normally mad, just mad normally.... if you know what i mean. Great writing.
Thanks for your kind comment, ds. I can relate!
A fine write L. Madness example: Asking me to sing! heehee.
I'm not sure If I'm quite that mad, friend. Thanks for your challenging comment!
Not sure if it's the same thing but I'm often referred to as eccentric by the family - no of course you're not nuts - just a good poet and this is a good 'un to prove it.
When others refer to as 'eccentric', at least they are being kind ... not having us committed for instance. Yeah, we poets are all a little nuts. Appreciate your kind comment, Michael!
Madness has been the word used to discredit the wisest of thinkers in every age - - good points raised here in this "rant" Louis.
So true, so very true, Fay! Thank you for your response!
Absolutely love your poem, Louis!!!!!
I was born a nut, live as a nut, and will die as a nut. And.... believe it or not....am proud of it!
Cheers to us proud nuts everywhere! Thanks, Fred.
I thought before reading your poem that we were a tree of poets but now I'm thinking 💠that we are more like a can full of nuts 🥜
De poeta e de louco, todos nós temos um pouco.
Of poet and crazy we all have a bit.
If translated does not make much sense.
Well thank you for the Interesting translation anyhow. \'A can of nuts\' ... I like that analogy, Malu! Thank you for an intriguing response, and for making it a favorite!
"Madness" is simply the degree
Too bad, there is no ruler or measure cup for it, otherwise, madness could be quantified.
Very good point.
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. m&m!
I read Genius first. Together with this, your glorious madness has surely taken root. A philosophical treasure.
"Glorious madness", a true compliment, indeed! Your generous comment is greatly appreciated, Seek.
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