Inputs from the outside world one after the other,
Affecting our body and soul.
These events spark emotion.
That initial language that can’t be expressed.
Our mind has the job to translate that
Into something easier to understand.

Often the original connection is so deep inside of us,
Our mind can’t translate it.
These are those sensations, buried in the heart.
It is sometimes a physical disturbance in your gut.
For these types of communications,
There is often no words to express the meaning,
No accurate translation, no translation at all.
That’s why in these moments we stay silent,
Even within our minds.

After those less complex emotions are translated,
They become chemical and electrical.
A language that only your own mind can understand.
All just pulses in our heads.

This is when the communication is considered to be a thought.
Only after this can we then finish the translation,
Into words.
Our emotions,
Into thoughts,
Then into words.
These words are the only common language,
The only communication that we share with those around us.

Some people’s minds are better at translating,
They are those deep philosophers,
Creative thinkers,  
Storytellers,
And ordinary people hiding among you and me.

These words go on to influence someone else,
And the translations start again.
We can, in time,
Train our body and mind to communicate better,
Teach them the language they already know of.
We can become fluent in translation.
Unfortunately, there will always be a shortage of words for any full translation.
Fortunately, that will never stop us from trying.