Sometimes the meaning gets lost in translation
Signals are crossed in memories that seem jaded
Plastic people are always asking for motivation
Until all the fascination slowly leaves one sedated
Observation is an art form that must be mastered
A tactic to study humanity in it’s most realistic form
Marshmallow figures bow to a corporate bastard
Media whores sale biased propaganda on the norm
Censorship is used to silence the voices they fear
Problems vanish mysteriously when paid to go away
Curious actors get hired only to suddenly disappear
Strumming an old guitar while watching humans play
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2024
“Observation is an art form that must be mastered.” I love the contempt you pour on the system, from the “Marshmallow figures” bowing to a “corporate bastard,” to the reality of censored voices. The final, detached image of “Strumming an old guitar while watching humans play” is the perfect, chilling exit from the chaos. Brilliant and perceptive.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Roma. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I do have a lot of contempt for the system. lol. You picked some of my favorite lines as well. Glad you dig the ending, thanks for your wonderful commentary and continued support my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
I read this in a minor key….
Great work.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Peter. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Most of my writes are in minor keys. Usually D minor. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
Art is an art. It takes a good eye and connection to emotions. But some treat it as a product. Like Lionel Richie said ‘there are creative artists and created artists’.
Great ink friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Great quote from, Mr. Richie. And it completely true in my opinion. Appreciate you.
Damian
Preach it, in rhymes! Well delivered in a poetic voice that stays to the front of our brains. awesome words Damian.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I try. Appreciate you.
Damian
I hear you on this one, Damian. Nice work.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Brilliant imagery. Excellent.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I try! Appreciate you.
Damian
The games people play are often cruel and thoughtless, and more often they don’t even give their own opinion. Like marionettes, they do and repeat what others tell them. We all should begin to be more authentic and have meaningful and responsible conversations for the sake of all persons involved.
A brilliant socially critical poem, dear Damian!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Elke. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I completely agree with you, communication is critical. Appreciate you.
Damian
Well thought out and well executed. Marvelous write Damian.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I try! Appreciate you.
Damian
I think most poets, indeed most writers in general are people watchers at heart .. You just nailed us with this one sir .,. Write on brother .. Neville 😎👍
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I concur with that assessment, we are watchers indeed. Appreciate you.
Damian
Please tell me this one might have a place on the album. This is what’s called a hole in one! Makes me think about how much chaos is visible of what “they’re” doing. It’s like the iceberg. What aren’t we meant to see? That’s the shit that keeps me up nights. Eyes on honesty, as always, my friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Actually, I hadn’t considered this one. But maybe I need to take a closer look. Always a pleasure reading your commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian
“Plastic people are always asking for motivation” I like the message on this, as if some folks seek validation from others to feed ego. I’ve always thought the initial motivation should be intrinsic so as to have a solid foundation in our true worth. Maybe social media has watered down much of that.
Amazing work.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Wally. So glad you connected with the write my friend. That they do. Appreciate you.
Damian