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I love to discuss physics, life, spirituality & business. I run a private equity investment company, but I also love to write. Hope you enjoy

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Haiku Theory: POLITICS Haiku Theory: Politics Hysteria sells So it’s repackaged often Gaslighting voters They use a weakness To force voters to relent Then embrace false truths We delude ourselves Each with their version of truth Naive Realism We... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 1 month ago
Haiku Theory: CONTEMPLATION Haiku Theory: CONTEMPLATION We gaze and we drift as we contemplate our lives Unique in our minds Alone in the dark Writing poems about life Watching it pass by The journey we take Is a journey we endure In hope of freedom As the... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 1 month ago
Haiku Theory: COMPLEXITY Haiku Theory: COMPLEXITY A small seed contains the wisdom to germinate But without a brain We are all complex Billions of cells orchestrate A sentient one As entropy grows Thermal equilibrium Forms complexity As humans evolve ... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 1 month ago
Haiku Theory: LIFE Haiku Theory: LIFE Sifting through the mess I find what I’m looking for In my memory When life seems unfair The universe knows what’s best So go with the flow Building on the past We stand in the present form Older and wiser ... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 1 month ago
Complexity We start with a singularity, an energetic ignition That brought forth particles with wild ambition Boltzmann shows a tendency towards decay As Newton’s second law will eloquently portray Energy should dissipate and cool itself down Instead... – *by Michael Matalon*	added by Michaelmatalon 2 months ago

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	thanks 1 month ago	View
	I’m now into complexity science, read the new Bobby Azarian book. 1 month ago	View
	thank you, that’s very kind 2 months ago	View
	Some grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, but this Poem is deep, yet simple to grasp, a message of regret and how time flies. The other poems try too hard with outdated language and lots of negativity. 9 months ago	View
	I have to say that after reading the winning poems for this month and the previous contests, I’ve come to the conclusion the people using it are the dumbest people on the planet. The winning poems are not good. The fact I didn’t even get runner up on any means this is a garbage site. See ya more » 10 months ago	View
	This resonates with me… people can be so naive or blinded, or in this case deaf to the world around them. 10 months ago	View
	- While I appreciate your response, I say it's an empty gesture to just say everything is God without looking at the data and trying to understand the nature of things. Then, when you've uncovered the secrets, you will appreciate the wisdom in things much greater than just blank faith. My opinion of course! more » 1 year ago	View
	whether it's helpful or not, rules are embedded into the human experience, most of the time it's routine & not obvious that some one/some thing is in control 1 year ago	View
	- all politicians are motivated by votes & deploy the same tactics to solicit voters. 1 year ago	View
	thanks Charlotte! 1 year ago	View
	hey Melita! Ok give me a few days!! Where are you located? 1 year ago	View
	me? Let’s test that…… give me a topic 1 year ago	View
	thanks Melita 1 year ago	View
	agreed… thanks 1 year ago	View
	nice…. Thanks 1 year ago	View

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