Summary
The poem "Swells" by J.D. Harms uses vivid imagery to convey the overwhelming nature of modern life's distractions and complications.
Abstract
"Swells" is a reflective poem that captures the essence of contemporary life's cacophony and chaos. It paints a picture of an individual attempting to navigate through the relentless barrage of urban noise and technological intrusions. The poem suggests a sensory overload, where even the most mundane objects like a toothpick or a plug become significant in their interference with personal peace. The constant ringing of phones and the oppressive presence of city sounds are depicted as forces that distort one's perception and invade personal space. The poem concludes with a contemplation on the impact of societal rules and regulations on individual tranquility and rest.
Opinions
You put up a hand a daring traffic signal a toothpick against a boot The horns that scar your ears your precious resentment-free shells battering the phone air waves of complications complications… Sound or light had you deaf and bent over the ailing stove The plug hiding under the bed a nose for depth casing the joint for dust Mj covers whatever’s left and you wonder what the legislation in your pocket means for your sleep
J.D. Harms 2020
