Defective

Defective

A Poem by CopingWithCaptainMorgan

mother, an addict
father, an enabler
myself, a product

advertisement reads,
"Give it a try! Push all the buttons, it'll never break!"
disclaimer reads,
"Lifetime guarantee void and producers not liable to replace when product is used for means other than intended."
fine print reads,
"Value diminishes after purchase."

manufactured
sent off
labels printed too small to read
the ad looked great though

© 2018 CopingWithCaptainMorgan


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this is a pretty perfect metaphor and so well carried out through the entire piece.
j.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

CopingWithCaptainMorgan

6 Years Ago

Thank you very much, this one felt very good when it came together and I was hoping someone else may.. read more

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Added on October 2, 2018
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24-year-old male who struggles with the desire to be happy, the few who want to see me do just that, and all the seemingly wrong decisions I make and words I say that can't allow me to be just that. U.. more..

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