Commodity. Comments

Kim, I like this. The title acts as a statement and the poem a definition (classic economics: Mills? Marx?) . There doesn't appear to be a structure to this but the flow of it is great. The occasional alliteration works well in giving the reader the feeling of repetition, however occasional. The reduction of a socio-economic construct to the subjectiveness of the self works well. The irony that this form of enslavement is a result of freedom is emphasised by the freedom of the way the poem is put together.

Oh how the free spirited suffer in the daily grind! I can identify with this poem, and your use of language impressed me. I happened to stumble upon this poem, but now I will continue to read your others. Take care, -HD

Hmmm...101 - familiar number... Commodity - an article of trade, but does one become it by own choice, or is there somebody else who does it just for fun?

I have read your biography..and truly..I was amazed with your vocabulary..your uniqueness..your wit..your style in making poems... This poem includes philosophical views..the reality of modernization..the consequences of fake devotion..the blind sacrifices..followed by mixed emotions..very daring.. I enjoy reading this poem..thanks for sharing...

A very strong statement here Kim....