In Douglas Colston's free verse poem "Some Truth About ‘haves’ & ‘have nots’," the nature of human perception and consciousness is explored. The poem reflects on how our understanding of the universe and our own thoughts is rooted in past experiences, presenting existence as a constant reconstruction of what has been.
Some Truth About ‘haves’ & ‘have nots’


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