A Special Brand of Content

A string of words I hope will hit a very complex emotion

When I was young,

It's where I want to be,

pick me up and turn me on.

When I come home,

she opens up her wings,

I know that this must be the place.

I can't tell one from another,

I am you or you are me,

There was a time before we were born,

Our parents thought that this is where we'd be,

Where are we?

It was time that lifted me off,

feet on the ground,

head in the stars,

Nothing more, this is all I need,

It's all I need.

Please won't you fill me up?

sing into my mouth,

I'm just an animal looking for a walnut,

She has weak in the hearts for you.

Coming home,

It's where I want to be,

I guess I'm already there.

I feel numb,

supporting of my heart,

I'm glad that this must be my place.

Author's Note

what do you think?

Reviews

[AliciaB]

Hmm. Definitely complex. I'm under the impression that this poem is about being in love or being married or something along those lines, and having never been in that kind of relationship myself, I have to admit I'm not the best resource when it comes to whether or not you hit on that emotion accurately. But I do know that there is depth of feeling and complexity of ideas in this piece. There are themes of safety, comfort, passion, unity, confusion, euphoria, unfeelingness, belonging... lots of ideas, and probably others that I didn't pick up on. My favorite part is the stanza containing the line "head in the stars." Overall, this was interesting to read and think about. Nicely done!

[Dynafox]

Thank you Ms. B. I was trying to hit on a good emotion, but not complete giddy type happiness. I also wasn't really trying to tell much of a story as just saying things to attempt to make people feel that Special Brand of Content. Thanks for dropping by my favorite reviewer!

[AliciaB]

Aww thanks! :) You are most welcome!

[Emily L]

I feel like this poem could be taken into many different perspectives but still achieving the same message. Beautiful words and thoughts

[Dynafox]

thank you for your kind words Emily. you kind of hit the nail on the head with that one. I tried to put a bunch of feelings together to help illustrate a certain kind of content. Again, thanks for dropping by.

[Johnny]

nice one! hungry for love is what he sounds like.. the most nutritious food it is

[Dynafox]

Thank you, and it may very well be the case. I left this piece purposely ambiguous to see what others gain from it. Thanks for the comment, sir.