Anything?
I am given words,
not meaning.
Meaning I already have.
Otherwise the words
would seem nonsense,
triggers to a nonexistent gun.
And so I am triggered.
Sometimes I am given words
and told not to trigger the meaning.
Today I leave the trigger to you.
Here are my words.
What am I getting at?
What are YOU getting?
Trail Wood,
1/17
In the whimsical realm of language and meaning, we explore the concept of words and their relationship to preexisting meaning. This perspective suggests that meaning is inherent, and the words themselves are the vessels through which it is expressed. It also introduces the idea of triggering meaning, where the interpretation is left to the recipient.
Words and Their Inherent Meaning
The idea that words come with preexisting meaning challenges the conventional notion that meaning is constructed through the arrangement of words. It implies that meaning is an intrinsic quality of language, and words are simply carriers of this meaning.
The Nonsense of Words
The reference to words seeming like nonsense when divorced from meaning underscores the symbiotic relationship between words and their inherent meanings. Without this connection, words may indeed appear as triggers without purpose or function.
The Triggered Experience
The statement “And so I am triggered” playfully alludes to the notion that encountering words automatically activates their associated meaning. It reflects the inherent nature of language to convey concepts, emotions, and ideas.
The Surrender of Interpretation
The act of leaving the trigger to the recipient, in this case, to “you,” invites an open-ended interpretation of the words presented. It acknowledges that meaning is a shared creation, influenced by both the sender and receiver, and that interpretation can vary.
A Playful Challenge
The question “What am I getting at?” reflects a playful challenge to the recipient to decipher the underlying message or intention behind the words. It engages the reader in a whimsical exercise of unraveling the meaning within the text.
The Mystery of Communication
This perspective highlights the mystery and depth of communication, where words carry layers of meaning, and interpretation is a dynamic interplay between sender and receiver.
We are Space Monkey
Summary
We delve into the concept of words and their relationship to inherent meaning, challenging the conventional notion that meaning is constructed through language. This perspective playfully invites the recipient to decipher the intended meaning behind the words presented, highlighting the mysterious and dynamic nature of communication.
Glossarium
- Whimsical: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
- Language: The system of communication used by humans to convey meaning through words and symbols.
- Interpretation: The act of explaining or deciphering the meaning of something.
- Communication: The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between individuals.
- Dynamic: Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
“Words are but pictures of our thoughts.” – John Dryden
In the realm of words, where meanings reside,
A playful dance, in which we confide.
With inherent meanings, the words we wield,
Triggers of thought, on meaning’s field.
A challenge posed, to unravel the view,
What lies beneath? A mystery to pursue.
In the whimsiworld, this dance we play,
In words and meanings, we find our way.
We invite your thoughts and interpretations of the words presented, and the playful challenge to decipher their intended meaning in this whimsical exploration of language.
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