I fondly remember the semblance of joy
that naively filled me when I was a boy
until all the darkness I managed to find
when dealing with those I was told were my kind
which after repeated exposure began
to make me a wary excuse of a man
alert to the slightest insidious ploy
who fondly remembers a semblance of joy.
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I enjoyed the reflective nature of this poem -- the looking back at the naive joy of childhood. I think many go through some kind of turbulence after that, but hopefully come out on the other side....a bit wiser and perhaps more wary. Well crafted poem here!
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ReplyDeleteLike your rhyme! :)
ReplyDeleteThis flows beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThe reminiscence here is powerful. And you made me consider how we categorize and marginalize both ourselves and others.
ReplyDeleteOnce you are as old as time - or as old as me, anyway, hee hee - you return to that joy once again. Because everything just becomes utterly hilarious! I enjoyed your poem - and love the title of your blog. Poetry IS everywhere!
ReplyDelete'a semblance of joy' - that makes me feel a little sad.
ReplyDeleteNice flow to the piece.
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ReplyDeleteYou and me both! Dig this!
ReplyDeleteit's hard to be male--i have heard
ReplyDeleteJust feeling a little nostalgic this weekend, but rest assured there is some degree of exaggeration for dramatic effect in this one, thanks for the great comments.
ReplyDeleteps - thanks Poet Laundry for noticing my new look, a little makeover to go with the new year :-D