Recursion is the process a procedure goes through when one of the steps of the procedure

involves invoking the procedure itself.

Psychosis is a condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and

what is not real.


one must recognize the distinction between a procedure and

social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and difficulties

problem solving, where problems are solved by

grossly disorganized motor behavior.


A function may be recursively defined in terms of itself.

Dysfunction higher up in the hierarchy, where representation is more abstract, could result in delusions.


it is often done in such a way that no infinite loop or infinite chain of references can occur

believe that the content … represents an underlying thought


Submitted for a university Creative Writing class, for an assignment to write a found poem.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recursion, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosis

Written 2023-10-26, last edited 2023-10-26.