Ennui

Ennui

A Poem by Mayank

Eyes glued on a screen

I see,

Dimwit comedian

Reigning Machiavellian

Corrupt leader

Lame actor

Pathetic pop singer

News reader

Making headlines

One after another.

In isolation,

 I see the future

Overqualified

Lethargic

Robotic

Chaotic

Idiotic

Hedonistic

Mechanically I cease

Dirt, that I breath.

Fingers on joystick

Prescription of pills

Same ol’ pornography

Rollin’ blunt

Where’s the c**t?

We don’t need to hunt

Naked in the front

Publicity stunt

This existence is perplexed

With ennui, died significance. 

© 2015 Mayank


Author's Note

Mayank
I have been trying to write something but I have failed miserably, this is my attempt after a long time.
This one is inspired from the song Fear of Blank Planet - Porcupine Tree.

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Hey,
It feels fast paced, irritated, (in a good way), urgent, and the last 2 lines wraps it up really nicely. That's such an interesting statement: with innui died significance. And thanks for teaching me a new word today! Haha (still don't know how to pronounce it). Cool poem!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

haha! thank you. I am glad you liked it.
It's not just the words...not just the meaning..not the rap that flows through it..but i feel its the integral sum of all these...to be honest, they inspired me a lot..and I owe my gratitude to you.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

Thank you Kiran, that means a lot.
You did not fail miserably. I enjoyed it very much because of the truth it contains. Thanks for sharing !

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

Thank you Shae, I am glad you liked it.
beautifully written..nice style you got there !!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

Thank you Norah!
I love this poem! The rhymes and the short structure are genius, I also like the meaning of your poem and how it so accurately reflects today's world. :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

Yes, the obsession of human. Thank you!
Awesome! I really love this.

Posted 8 Years Ago


You speak the truth! I loved this! I totally feel the same way.

Posted 8 Years Ago


I like the harsh tone your words made me read this in. The society we are living under is crumbling slowly and one small voice sadly cannot make a drastic impact. Love it!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

It is, indeed. Thank you for review.
I have been having time out from writing too but the words are always there for us and you pulled out a nice piece here. Welcome back :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

Thank you! I am glad you liked it.
Do you know, if you read this poem out loud in rap style but with a really fed up voice, it makes a tremendous impact! You really must write some more. It is amazing where inspiration comes from.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Mayank

8 Years Ago

Thank you!

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Added on May 27, 2015
Last Updated on May 27, 2015
Tags: Boredom, dark, blunt, politics, blah blah blah

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Mayank
Mayank

Bombay, India



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