If insanity
=
repetition of the
same
action
with the
expectation of
different results
I must be
crazier than most.
Waking up
every day
at
5
freaking
30
(or later if I'm unlucky)
expecting not to be tired
expecting to wake up
whistling and happy
like those cartoons-
the fact that that doesn't happen
must prove my insanity.
Going to school
expecting to do well
expecting to be acknowledged by my classmates
must be complete insanity
because
none of that transpires.
Running to work
expecting people to be friendly and tolerant
expecting to be energetic and to perform my tasks
completely and expertly
follows the definition of being unhinged.
But I feel quite normal
not crazy at all.
Maybe,
just maybe,
I'm not the crazy one.
Maybe it's everyone else who's
lost it.
Maybe
because I'm happy sometimes
there isn't anything bad about being
a little nuts.
Katie I love this poem! It's so creative and you start off so bitter at the beginning and kind of put on a front that everything is fine. Nice work :)
ReplyDeleteKatie, I like the repetition of the word "expecting" throughout the middle of your poem. I think that it plays nicely into your theme as a whole while also stressing the numerous expectations that we put upon ourselves. I really enjoyed reading your work.
ReplyDeleteI really like the repetition and pattern of your poem, I think it helps to get your point across. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love the whole concept of this poem! I really felt like I, and probably the majority of population of Gorham High School, can relate to!
ReplyDeleteKatie I love love love this! It's got great meaning, and I love how everyone can relate to it in one way or another. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe voice here is perfect. I think my favorite part is the perfect placement of the word freaking! It's where your voice really takes hold. Great work!
ReplyDeleteKatie, I think that this is the most relatable poem on the blog. While you remain true to yourself and the emotions that you feel, you hit on the subjects and views of everyone. I love this poem!
ReplyDeleteKatie I loved this poem! I think your topic is really accessible for a lot of people. It paints a really good picture, and I love how you structured it! I think it helps draw people in just by the appearance, and then it is intriguing so people are hooked! Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteso darned true.
ReplyDeletelove ya.
Wow, thanks everybody! Maybe I should write more often... :D
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