The Idiot Plot
Pervasive news cycles; Light
Photo by Lin Zhizhao on Unsplash
I call my friend to ask if he’s read the news.
He’s on a diet, he says. He only consumes
that which nourishes his soul. He fears a rot
no scalpel can touch, the hollow pleasure
of an echo chamber. I tell him anyways all
I feel he needs to know. I send him pictures
of three wanted men who may be one – he
sends me a lamp which arrives in hours.
I am lit by all I consume. It bursts from me.
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Comments (25)
I love the clever rhythm created by your diction and your enjambment. This piece has a taut feeling and speaks to so many emotions that can't be clearly stated. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful... there is so much in this... You are truly an amazing poet, Suze. Congratulations on top story and placing in the leaderboard!!! Well deserved!!!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your Top Story and placing in the Leaderboard! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Nice one
Can you tell me why I can't edit a poem in the frosted verse contest?
Keep it up. Congrats on TS.
Simply stunning!
The imagery is powerful, contrasting the heaviness of the news with the metaphorical diet of the soul. It's a thought-provoking piece that reflects on the impact of information and the choices we make in navigating our media-saturated world.
Powerful!
Yes indeed, such a great story, with a lesson on the impact things we consume has on us. Congratulations on your top story🎉
Congrats on your Top Story ⭐️👏
Suze! I got so excited when I saw your name pop up in my notifications. This piece is excellent, I’m not surprised it got Top Story. Thanks for sharing it, and congrats! ✨
Brilliant commentary on media consuming us instead of the other way around
Out Of The Box Very Good
This is stunning.
Congratulations on Top Story
Oh wow. This is… beautiful and overwhelming
I found this passionating. Thank you for taking the time to share this.
Congratulations on Top Story!!!!
Not entirely suprised to see this get the Top Story accolade, congrats Suze!
The state of our national soul in nine, succinct lines. Brilliant and tragic at the same time.
That was excellent, and so relevant. Well done and welcome back.
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I wish I wrote this one! ✍️
Wowser...back with a bang it seems, Ms Kay! This was awesome and entirely on point and relevant for our times. Genius from the first word to last. Missed your writing a lot, and hope you're doing well?