Summary
The poem "Suburban Nightmares" depicts the disquieting and absurd aspects of suburban life during a work-from-home day, marked by disruptive noises, the oddity of virtual meetings, and the reliance on substances to cope.
Abstract
"Suburban Nightmares" is a poem that captures the chaotic and surreal experience of working from home in the suburbs. The author, Joe Barca, paints a vivid picture of a Tuesday filled with the relentless noise of woodpeckers and lawn equipment, juxtaposed with the silent expectation of a virtual career meeting. The poem reflects the absurdity of conducting professional business in casual attire, the reliance on medication to persevere through the day, and the escapism sought through indulgences like gummies and wine in a sunless basement. It's a commentary on the modern blend of professional and personal life spaces, highlighting the discomfort and humor in the situation.
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on Tuesdays the woodpeckers drill holes in my skull
I am at the mercy of the rat tat rat of drums
then the lawn mowers come the spring leaf blowers drone
I have a Zoom call at four my career is now on mute
I set up my ring light laptop on Harry Potter books
pinstriped shirt in place pants are so “yesterday”
I put my my headphones on and I suck the Advil down
I am a victim of the suburbs Gummies and Malbec at five
in my sun-less basement
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