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Suspension

Atmos 1994 (Coventry)

Free verse
What meaning do you give
To lips moving up and down again?
Torn clothes, a broken nose
Drawing a smile on your face with pen

Different ages, different years
A target for abuse, told to refrain
Inside a system punishing the innocent
For going against the grain

Stalking you into a corridor
Eyes from blue collars are eager
To watch as water is thrown in the face
From a foe weak and meagre

Stealing from the weak
This is how it is perceived
Innocent, yet in suspension
Another persecutor craving attention

Together they form a team on a court
Not to play games but to instil fear
To attack those who cannot stand up for themselves
To those who seek approval, merely a sport

A foundation harnessed at home
Anger authorised by a lack of affection
Take responsibility for your child
And for their perception

About this poem

This poem is from a poetry book titled 'Poetry for the Blind' by Atmos. Click on the link below to read the full book: https://linktr.ee/atmos.productions

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Submitted by atmos on March 20, 2023

Modified by atmos on March 20, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXA XBXB CCXC XXDD EXXE XDXD
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 808
Words 151
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
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Atmos

Atmos is an ambient music producer, progressive rock songwriter, ink artist, free verse poet, and fantasy fiction author known for being an animal welfare and mental health advocate, mindfulness practitioner, environmentalist, marathon runner, and Buddhist monastery visitor. Atmos is focused on a mission of inspiring others, building meaningful relationships, and promoting positive change amidst the inevitable challenges of life. Inspired by the works of Pink Floyd, Tool, Rumi, Alex Grey, and Salvador Dalí, Atmos’ diverse creative artistry lends itself to his creative projects, resulting in a unique fusion of music, art, literature, philosophy, spirituality, science, and world culture. more…

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