People Who Do Things

Bungee-jumpers, Skydivers

Charity workers, Globe-trotters

White-knuckle-riders, Demonstrators

Investment-makers, Risk-takers

Campaigners

Neighbourhood-watchers

Thrill-of-the-chasers

I-am-writing-to-complainers

Bloody Do-gooders!

 

Why are you doing this?

Just what is the point?

Is life really so dull?

Is it so void and null?

That flirting with danger’s

Your only real thrill?

You're Society’s Pillar?

Is that really the killer?

 

Bragging-rights and self-importance

That’s all it really comes down to

It is nothing to me but a Circus of Dust

In a world that I’m only a Clown to!

 

"People Who Do Things exceed my endurance;

God, for a man that solicits insurance!"

Reviews

[Sara]

lol, those last two lines are priceless - and i think the whole thing reads a bit like a grumpier, more adult version of a dr. seuss book :D that first stanza, with that ridiculous list of People Who Do Things, is such a great way to start it -- it just immediately grabs your attention and curiosity (plus, serious lol on the 'i-am-writing-to-complainers' line... hey, i love my grandma, but she *so* falls under this type :P). good job, liked how you mixed things up with some sarcasm...

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Braggers and do-gooders are bad.. this poem is good!
Throughout the first verse I was reminded slightly of Bob Dylan..
A great poem right to the heart of matters.

Chloe

[Pareidolia]

I agree that there is a problem with people who try and "live through" other things simply because they can't handle their own lives. The rhyming and the rhythm here is strong and memorable.

[Truly Ross-Wisehart]

I have always thought that anyone who would jump out of a perfectly good airplane is a bloody idiot. I liked this very much. I never understood what there was to be gained outside of just what you have stated;Bragging-rights and self-importance. It has been my experience that folks who do such things are folks who dislike being still, mostly because they dislike their own company.

The flow here was quickly paced. Much like the topic chosen. Well done, D!

~True

[Huggy Bear]

People are not truly fulfill with what is around them. They try to spice up their life to escape who they are. Regardless you have a great poem here. Great Job:)!