F.U.B.A.R.

It is symbolic... for what? That is for me to know and you to interpret.

 

You cannot stand on solid ground

that was built on a fault line

without expecting to eventually

having to break your fall.

So tying your hands leaves no doubt

of a painful landing and cracking

like Humpty Dumpty.

Without mobility you’re left

to chill out in the elements

till frost bite and sunburn

distort your reflection that causes no one

to want to come within arms reach

to help you up.

 

Author's Note

Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition

Reviews

[Lily Mae]

I think it's like s**t or get off the pot. Stagnation only kills..slowly and painfully.. but that's me.. or my smart a*s self says build a sturdy bridge if you like the fault line..well as sturdy as you think you can build it.. lol

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is a great interpretation... now I got the song London Bridges falling down playing in my head.

[Tree]

Fluid, finding the ability and strength to adapt. Not trying to build anything beautiful, on a shady foundation. That is what I take with me. Dale, thank you for the thought provoking question

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is a great analogy, thank you for your thoughts.

[KAOlmsted]

Why I click: Because it's a poem written by you. Because it's a poem entitled F.U.B.A.R.; I mean, duh. Because I know you're going to make me do the work.

My interpretation? Making the wrong choices, when you KNOW they are the wrong choices, perhaps against the good, sound advice of those around you, is never a good idea. And when it all goes FUBAR, and it does, those who told you it was a bad idea to begin with may not want to come around and bail your a*s out of the s**t.

How'd I do? ;-)

Really good write, Dale.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I'm loved that interpretation... you did great because it is what you took away form the piece... now if you are right or wrong I will not say.

[KAOlmsted]

I'm always right ;-)

:-D

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

And I am always wrong, what do you know ;)

[KAOlmsted]

Well...I know everything...duh. :-p

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I bet you didn't know I have a new senryu posted. Ha, gotcha smarty pants :)

[KAOlmsted]

:-D If reading Senryu is wrong, I don't wanna be right *laugh* I'm on it!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

No rush silly... I was just trying see if you really knew everything... hahaha