The problem is metaphoric;
I live inside lines
which only approximate
but do not satisfy.
I'm symbol and artifact
but lack the substance of reality;
I kiss sometimes imitating
how the book says I should.
I talk
imitating
my favorite
movie star.
The difficulty is
I can remember
deciding what kind of personality
I would have at 13;
something low maintenance
I thought;
I'm not naturally effusive;
rather shy
so I decided to be low-key
and mysterious
and attract attention like that.
My look is straight
from the comic book character
I most admired at 10.
Hasn't changed much.
I don't know really how to love
but feel most in love
when I think about it
when I think I have gotten a bargain
in the other person;
you know
getting away with something;
That person is better looking than
me-a bargain
has more friends than me
has more to offer than me;
so me with him
is a bargain.
I know I should feel more
in love and friendship
but I don't really.
So I send cards and gifts.
I know I should be a better parent
so I buy and just follow the books;
as long as I do what they say
no one can criticize me.
You see what I mean?
All Metaphor.
we all need this kind of honesty in our lives. I ask myself today how am I like this? Thanks for the read Lonnie
A subtle satire at the civilized society. Something like my poem 'I am civilized'. But you are more personal in your expression. The two can be corroborated. God bless you.
seems you love your words, seen from the way you write...good artful piece, Lonnie...10
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I would like to translate this poem
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