a nihilist

from ‘Heart-to-heart Talks’

- let’s talk about life

- it’s boring

- let’s talk about death

- it’s scary

- let’s talk about love then

- there’s no need to talk about what doesn’t exist

- let’s talk about God

- i don’t believe in God

- let’s talk about spring

- spring is fleeting and shy like a humming-bird

- let’s talk about you

- i’m sick and tired of talking about myself,

 

said the mirror - and turned away

Reviews

[RileyRedding]

Fun. Surprisingly thought provoking. Keep writing.

[Holly Soques]

Strange... the title is 'nihilist', but the views presented by the nihilistic mirror are quite common, if not universally shared by most people to some extent or other, deeply embedded into the psyche. When you think about it, they're all true, but not at all conducive to living a happy, fulfilling life. Good job with a truly insightful poem! I thought the mirror metaphor was especially surprising, yet effective.

[Nona]

ha-ha-ha!!!! these ideas of mirrows are all around -- in the air! what a refreshing awakening peice! Like a cold shower for me! THANK YOU!

[Marie]

Your mirror is not much of a conversationalist--but at least had something good to say about spring.