They tell you to be independent
Yet they go ahead
and tell you what to do
They tell you it’s your choice
Yet they judge you
for your decision
They tell you to aim high
Yet they pull you down instead
They tell you to be happy
Yet make it impossible for you to smile
They tell you mistakes are meant to be made
Yet they admonish you
when you do something wrong
When can I live life on my own terms?
When the unsuccessful become successful?
When the ugly become pretty?
When the dumb become smart?
When the ordinary become unique?
When the living become dead?
Is it worth being a reflection of what they tell?
~ Kimmie ~
~ Kimmie ~
Wow. I really liked this poem.
ReplyDeleteI think it covers most of what is wrong with people today, and what you mentioned in your post "The Devil That Eats Your Soul" about the evil.
Have you already submitted your analysis?
If you haven't, if you agree, maybe you could add a point about how
the poem has two parts. The first part of the poem is all about the contradicting people or whatever. And the second part shows more frustration and is based on rhetoric questions.
Perhaps you could divide these two parts in two different stanzas?
Good luck with the project! (:
PS. The ending is really good.
Omg thank you for the analysis point! That's a great idea :)
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