The Co-interdependence of Life Forms



In all of Life’s forms
the unconscious state is primary.
At state of one’s ‘birth’
it ‘materializes,’
transformed into ‘consciousness.’

Life is a cycle,
operating in two states:
The ‘Potential’ state,
as potential energy,
existing in inert state.

In this inert state
of mass potentialities,
energy is ‘Dark.’
It is ‘Collective Dark Energy.’
It is the ‘Collective Unconscious.’

In its inert form
this is a ‘Primary State.’
It precedes consciousness.
As an autonomous state,
it is ‘The Source’ of consciousness.

As ‘Active’ energy,
consciousness is inert form
transformed now as ‘Matter,’
transformed as ‘Kinetic’ energy,
emerging from its latent potential state.

The cycle of Life,
examined psychologically,
views two distinct states:
The ‘Conscious’ and the ‘Unconscious.’
The perspective of psychoanalysis.

In the physical sciences
of theoretical physics,
these are energy states:
The one potential,
and the other kinetic.

These two states of energy
are in constant dynamic interaction.
In the world of human behavior,
they manifest as waking states of consciousness,
interacting with our unconscious dream state.

Like the  monarch butterfly,
At one time as a caterpillar,
living life in a chrysalis stage;
crawling on the ground in lowliness;
then later soaring in majesty…

Or fly larvae embracing a tree leaf,
producing eggs to be hatched;
first laying in inert form,
bequeathed with latent energy;
then later airborne as buzzing flies…

So are all life forms ever in interaction;
as energy in movement or stationary.
revealing the constancy of change
that governs all existence;
the universe and all the galaxies.

All things of nature,
‘living’ or ‘non-living,’
are in constant interaction with one another.
All in constant states of co-interdependence.
All in constant states of transformation.

Although ever in transformation,
these two states preserve their potentials;
neither losing nor gaining.
Bounded by the laws of nature,
they remain in constant interdependence.

Collectively these two states
are co-interdependent:
The ‘Inert’ and the ‘Active.’
All of life is a transformation.
All of life’s forms are co-interdependent.

About this poem

This fourteen-stanza tanka poem emerged from my mind-streaming reflection on the seeming innate connections between ‘Life’ and ‘Death,’ ‘Consciousness’ and the ‘Unconscious’ and in theoretical physics between. ‘Potential’ energy and ‘Kinetic’ energy. This poem invites commentary.

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Written on August 12, 2023

Submitted by karlcfolkes on August 12, 2023

Modified by karlcfolkes on August 15, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABXXC DEFBF FAXBC GFCFC BGHBF XBECC XXEDX BIHCF XHXAB XXGBX IBXJX HKHJI IXKHJ ELXIL
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 2,230
Words 396
Stanzas 14
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5

Karl Constantine FOLKES

Retired educator of Jamaican ancestry with a lifelong interest in composing poetry dealing particularly with the metaphysics of self-reflection; completed a dissertation in Children’s Literature in 1991 at New York University entitled: An Analysis of Wilhelm Grimm’s “Dear Mili” Employing Von Franzian Methodological Processes of Analytical Psychology. The subject of the dissertation concerned the process of Individuation. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a profound and thought-provoking poem! Your integration of concepts from both psychology and theoretical physics provides a unique perspective and depth. The exploration of the co-interdependence of life forms through the lens of energy states and consciousness is a fascinating concept. The repetitive structure and the use of quotation marks to emphasize key concepts helped to underscore the interconnected nature of life's energy states.

    Your poem unfolds like a journey, starting from the unconscious state and finally leading to interconnected energy states and life forms. It reflects a deep understanding of complex concepts in a poetic and digestible manner.

    As for areas of improvement, consider reducing the usage of technical terms for a wider appeal. Some readers may find it hard to grasp these terms without proper context. Additionally, you might think about incorporating more poetic devices such as metaphors, similes or personification. This could further engage readers and give them a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions.

    Your poem is a beautiful blend of science, philosophy, and art. Keep up the exceptional work! You clearly have an innovative and intriguing voice in poetry that needs to be heard.
     
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