Everyday Problems Are For Everyday People

(to address)

to argue purely sophistically
is to argue very pretentiously 

in all our practical affairs
beyond all our pure speculations
all our high philosophy fades

my dear, my darling dear. . .

to live each and everyday apt
ordinary thought must indeed be your map

   if it bleeds it will die

   if it eats it will live

if it speaks... we shall respect that

         accordingly

always and every time 

         accordingly

Author's Note

Reviews

[Erudite]

This poem is definitely more thought-provoking than most. The only thing I'll say is that every word fits, like a puzzle, perfectly with the next. You've touched upon a greatness in writing that few people can. HOWEVER, the word very in the second line rubs me the wrong way. Perhaps it's just my personal taste, but I would omit it. Now, excuse me while I reread this poem a few times and savor your craftsmanship.

[Davidgeo]

I thought and still kinda think the same think about "very". I wanted something to mirror the word 'purely' in the line above it, but I couldn't really think of anything other than 'very'. I'm gonna hold out one more day to see if I can think of anything else before I omit it. Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.

[Davidgeo]

Did I type "think"? I meant "thing". I really need to stop day drinking on sundays.