Dear Readers,
The (optional) prompt on Day Fourteen of #Na/GlaWriPoMo challenges the poet to write a parody or satire based on a famous poem.
But before I share what I've written today, I'd like to point you to Lisa Takes Flight 's brilliant and funny poems. She was the featured participant today.
My satire is inspired by Emily Dickinson's "I'm Nobody! Who are you?"
I'm Everybody! Who are you?
Are you - Everybody - too?
Then there's a world of us!
Shout it out. They might sign us up - you know!
How dreary - to be - Nobody!
How private - like a Platypus -
To keep so mum - All lifelong
To be SO anti-ambitious!
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The above is a commentary on how 'visibility' on SM equates success in the world today.
Upon googling 'the most solitary animal', I came across this list. Platypus comes in third after bears and the black rhino. Thought you may want to know:)
Happy Friday poets and readers.
As always, would love to know your thoughts and views about this poem.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you captured the essence wonderfully - and carried the message. YAM xx
Thank you Yamini:)
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ReplyDeleteHow private - like a Platypus -
To keep so mum - All lifelong
To be SO anti-ambitious!"
Oh my I am so blown off these lines. I am reading it from the point of view of the recluse that I am and these lines connect with me so much!
Thank you for visiting and for commenting Ira. Yes, I understand what you mean about the 'connect'. However, I hope you'll be sharing your poetry soon. I haven't read your words lately.
DeleteThere are too many people who keep mum. The world might be a better place if they broke their silence when required.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
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