Misconceptions

Cold
and Apathetic

maybe...

this is his perception
of our world.

a twisted mutant of
what used to be so
beautiful...

it stands in an awkward
stance..
ready for action..

or maybe its just there
to remind us of
our selves.

Author's Note

This is meant to be percieved from the readers point of view.
The inspiration was a sculpture created out of junk and garbage by a homeless man.

Reviews

[SilentDreamer]

I really like the last line of this poem "Or maybe it's just there to remind us of ourselves." It makes you think. Interesting poem, great job!

[Bard Constantine]

Before the explanation I took this as what happens when a relationship sours while pretending everything is fine... the ugliness stands there, obvious, but the involved go on pretending they can ignore it... obviously I was way off, lol...

[Randolf Ramos]

Everyone has its own point of view, their perspective depends on their experiences.
We see differently everything in this world, that the perspective alone is life itself!
We will always be what we are according to our perspective.
Great poem

[Pax Analog]

Again, your stripped, stark mode, and good choice for the material.

Given the prevalence of junk/garbage culture and literal environmental junk/garbage, the point is well taken. Of course, the homeless guy probably didn't intellectualize this -- he just had an undying urge to make something out of what remained, despite the starkness of his situation.

The strength of this quiet, understated piece is the simultaneity of meanings, an amplification of the semi-developed awkwardness of the human condition.

[Sports Girl]

Nice job. It made me think about somethings. Good write

[Aven]

Like a reader before me, I really enjoyed the ending. It gives you so much to think about. :)

[al25]

Great job. Made me think about the world nowadays. Great write.

[vincentbals]

Damn. you keep surprising me. Awesome poem ... especially the ending. Good job!

[Norma M Sutton]

It's interesting.

[Cynthia]

That's great!
Start with readers point, that's a good idea!