Unfortunately Fortunate
It was an unfortunate event,
the day you died.
a Fortunate case of failing to try.
No I won't cry!
It was a blessing in disguise,
the day you died.
Blessing me, with a new life.
No I won't smile!
Giving up, is not my forte.
Giving in, is not my way.
You gave up, on that day,
you deserved to die that way.
Your mistake was thinking that I cared,
a mistake that made you dare.
You dared to take control,
to own a fragile soul.
Now everyone knows!
Soil covers your bones,
immune to your rotten soul.
a Fool's last fraud,
a gaunt his final home.
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I see you have been asked whether this was inspired by personal experience. I was wondering the same thing as I read it. Glad to hear that you have kept yourself out of harm's way! It is a very bitter bit of poetry, that. It's not a nice taste, but poetry isn't always written to give a nice taste... Potency is what is what gives it punch.
Wow - this is biting stuff. I hope, if the poem refers to someone real, that they didn't cause you too much suffering. I certainly know what it's like, when someone ultimately unloving dies, to be unsure of how to feel about it.
The last two lines really sealed the deal for me, plus your art work is honestly awesome and adds a lot to the overall effect.
I would describe my role as majority spectator, as I have been lucky enough to escape playing any major role in the "situations" I have found myself in, on the journey to adulthood "freedom". Partly I wish that this is how the ones who are affected by it the most could realize things sooner, I imagine this to be the sort of thought process they inevitably end up following.
I personally have no doubts on how I would feel over someone's death, especially those who do harm, although written from experience I feel I had a better vantage point due to having been fortunate enough to maintain "emotional distance" or a level of apathy.
Thank you for your kind words, I would say I am glad you found it relatable but on such a topic I think it would be the wrong phrase. I will instead I am really glad you like my artwork, and feel free to use it if you find a use, it might be a bit too specific :)
Wow!
This is beautiful, in its own way though
That explains my current state
Everyone is gradually realizing that I never cared. I pretended to, but now I'm tired of the pretensions. So slowly, all of the demands and rules are coming down down down
Good stuff
I have trouble explaining to people or even to myself the fact that I just don't care, it is as difficult as understanding the concept of "nothing". Those who realise you do not care and find offense did not truly know you, even my girlfriend knows I merely placate her on so many things that one would consider could make or break a relationship.
The people around me know this and if they do not then I am afraid they are in for a rude awakening as I do not hide this fact, I believe they, however, mistake being helpful for giving a shit and that is not on me or you.
Strictly speaking of caring which can be a broad subject but caring emotionally, caring as you see people who cry care, that caring should never be expected of anyone and is yours to give or take away. This is not morality or plain decency it is a raw part of us and is ours to do with as we wish.
Dammit think I may have lost the plot but since you are the gray, you should be able to make sense of the gray areas. :)
Lemme tell you a story
So I went to church on Sunday. My aunt needed me to get something from a friend. I couldn't reach her and I don't know where she stays so going to church was my only option. On our way from church, I informed her that I wasn't going to graduate this year as I had some carryovers. Besides, my project supervisor told me he will give me an F because I didn't come to see him all through the semester. (And I didn't because I was tired of school already. I fucking hate school)
She was mad. She was about to rant when I told her I didn't want to hear any of it. I never cared for school and she knows it. I have always wanted to drop out since 200 Lvl. She then told me I was a disappointment. I was actually a pastor before I became an atheist. She told me I was a disgrace. That so many people are embarrassed to have even known me.
I told her that I don't care. I mentioned to her that ultimately, I am responsible for my life. I reminded her that left to me, I would have become a journalist and writer by now. But no! Mum and Dad insisted I attend a university. Now everyone is ashamed of me.
Well, she didn't give up. She said I had to come back to my senses. That so many people are looking up to me. That was her punchline. She kept on repeating it. In essence, I have to 'adjust' my life because some other persons (who I don't even know personally) have an idea of who I am and I must live up to that expectation. It's madness, you know.
That's the point. I have a few folks who I really care about: My two sisters and brother. If anyone has a right to demand I stay true to my principles, it is those three. And that's because we share more than just blood. Hell, My parents don't even know I am an atheist yet.
At the end, nothing matters, absolutely nothing. Only one exception: Perspective. We actually assign values to people and things. And we surely can take them away. Stripped of those values, nothing fucking matters
I think I lost the plot too.
Blessings
It was a good plot while it lasted, I understand what you mean in my way, I find what they are actually doing at times is to try and affirm that their opinion should mean something to you when in fact it has no weight on you at all. Best of luck dealing with them I assume it is a daily struggle.
This poetry hits close to home for me. I interpreted this as one of the stages of grief when you feel indifferent and some type of anger towards a loved one that passed away.
Ah indifferent, that is the word I was looking for in an earlier comment. I will remember it now, I hope.
We are complex as to how we process emotion and especially grief, so if the above can be applied to one of the stages and the result is positive I appreciate that sentiment.
I hope you have worked through your thoughts and feeling with your own situation, and imagine so since I find people do not wish to share if they are still processing everything.
Thank you for sharing this.
It's been from a little time ago that I read anglo poetry. I am getting using. Potry simply figure out what you can not say in person. or in the distance and for people you do not know. Great!
True, I think a person can be more honest with strangers since their judgment does not incur such a high penalty as those you know.
I like that you call it anglo poetry, as opposed to English. It sounds fancy.
Yes. Anglo poetry. I prefer to call it like it because english although comes from Latin, anglo regions contributed to contruct the lenguage
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reading that hurt.
great stuff!
I appreciate that thank you. :)
Looking forward to some more comedy which will hurt.
From laughing too much.
Da bum tsss 🙃