Poetry Forum

Random Bloke


“The ravings of a madman.” You will find
these often written by some random bloke
who’s never tried to sever his right hand.
That’s only natural; I won’t attack
folks on their tours, but I will say “the mind
is its own place.” For those who have been back
in the brain’s lumber-room, you understand
perhaps my feeling. There’s a certain lack
of reference for us. I won’t pretend
to speak for all since we are not alike.
I speak for me, and that is where I end.

I believe I've mentioned I have 28 MSS. I've decided here to go with my second religion MS., currently called Fisherman.

Enjoy!

Cheers,
John

I like "the brains lumber room"

Tony

This is definitely a clear poem, John. I like to read poems that I don't have to struggle to understand. I agree with Tony that the lumber room image is a good one.

That incident in which you almost [did that horrible thing to yourself -- I don't even like to say it] obviously left an impact on you because you mention it often in your writing.

Hi Tony, hi Caleb,

Tony, I'm glad you enjoyed that line.

Caleb, I'm glad you liked the poem. I write as clearly as i can, and sometimes that is clearer than at other times. We all do what we can, I think. Yup, the incident you mention stayed with me.

Cheers,
John

It's a viewpoint John, and a sensible one, though difference is such a stimulus to conflict. Hopefully, communication helps a tad.

Thanks Phil. Yup, it's a viewpoint. Communication definitely has its virtues!

Cheers,
John