The Box

Time is scarce.

Why waste it on those who want you to conform to their ideals?

People who only see what is practical,

and the unconventional confuses them.

 

They only want to confine you to their box.

A box where words have one meaning,

Their meaning.

You mustn’t hear one word, an understand two.

 

A box that was made for you.

The second your cry shattered the silence.

The box formed.

Don’t cry too loud little one people will notice you.

 

Don’t venture beyond the lines that flank you.

They say

They are there to help you find your way.

They say

 

Shhh…

Creativity must not be spoken here.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Such wonderful logic shared here. Controlled people become robots. We need to teach the children. To be what they need to be. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Christian Bonoan]

I like the idea of this poem! very nice!
I like the use of words here too! Nice Job! Keep it up

Christian

[Dreamersville]

This is very creative. The way you play with words id great. looking forward to seeing more of your writings.
Love this.

[WillaDanvers]

This is awesome! great poem, and very somewhat true. I love your use of words, it is simple, with a few beautifully descriptive chosen words. It really adds to the poem. Great piece :)

[Adam Adams]

that's quite creative!

i kinda like the analogies of "THE BOX" which furtherless more looks like a trap sat up by people who prevent us from doing things what we want to. also, i believe, #writerslife is much different than average people - the people who ain't give a damn 'bout "authors". so i guess, the box could be an entrap where creativity dies, but negativity awakes. quite an intriguing poetry you've come up with. nicely written.