Nothing

Robert loughran 1962 (Ireland)



Much better to be nothing,
than carry all the weight,
of restrictive personality,
and the prison it creates.

Much better to be nothing
and clearly perceive,.
than a postulating puppet
an I do, I don't believe.

Much better to be nothing,
with nothing more to say,
than a mechanical performer,
who can see no other way..

Much better to be nothing,,
with the freedom that entails.
Travelling open and responsive,
no burden and no guard rails,.

About this poem

About our conditioning and the expanse of life outside it.

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Written on March 21, 2024

Submitted by robertl.92681 on March 21, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Axxx Abxb Acxc Adxd
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 444
Words 93
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

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  • Nebula7693
    You, sir, have just received a new fan. I love this piece. Concise with undertones of tongue-in-cheek criticism of the sheep-like nature of humanity. Well written.
    LikeReply1 month ago

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