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Superposition Synaesthesia

by saplingn

Superposition amongst two worlds Collision of chemistry, biology and physics An addition of yin and yang Spirituality A oneness only a minority craves An amalgamation of black and brown Asian strings African drums Mud and Coal Is that not what makes up our world? Not trees with leaves of green dollars Our pain contributes to our art
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Nov 8, 2020
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Two of my favourite songs at the moment are called 'Superposition', and they give me a sense of synaesthesia, but not in the conventional sense of the word. More like an experiential or nostalgic synaesthesia, which is common for most people when they listen to music.

Both the artists come from a background different to the country they were born in. I recognise how I always try to make my accent pronounced when I am in unfamiliar territory, or if I feel like I want to be accepted. It is an interesting concept to consider.

I am reflecting a lot on what it means to be a minority by appearance, being Black or Asian in today's world even if you are born in a dominant first-world country. I am Iranian by ethnicity, but do I still fit in? I believe deeply in the oneness of humanity, and it's often minorities who desire that more than those who already have a sense of belonging.

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#superposition#ethnic#minorities#love#oneness#of#humanity
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