FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Tuesday, 7 October 1986

Poem Number 183 - Video-matic - 7/10/1986

Video-matic and self-brainwashed am I,
My first big expensive item of my own,
Since I have run out of paying unduly fees,
And boy, doesn’t that make me feel so good.

While my girlfriend screams of self-neglect,
My mind is set on extending my library cassette.
After a week or two my excitement of my new day,
Will diminish to an overlapping boredom.

There’s no excuse, not to be attached to a new object,
Of which, pleasure and leisure can be gained.
There’s no excuse to be not caring for the one that loves,
But an excuse to be left on your own shelf.

So play and record, all movies of all kinds,
But the word is, don’t use too much of your time.
For then, all your lives of nine cats, will be used up,
To be ridden of the present, you have just brought on yourself.

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