Hammerheads

Reflecting on the hypocritical nature of humans. Simple to just slow down and take a look around ourselves.

Hammerhead

He’s got massive cheekbones!!!

If that’s what they are, I don’t really know.

I wonder if he ever wants to look at his nose.

Now that I think about it,

Does he even have a nose??

Oceans are vast and immense,

Full of Hammerheads.

The world is large and dense,

Full of people who seem

To be taking a hammer to their head.

I think it’s out of desperation.

Maddened people diving into their own heads,

Cracking it open to see what kind of coral is inside.

It drives some crazy I think.

Or have they found what really makes them happy?

At times we are small fish.

Alone, abandoned, seemingly forgotten.

Confused, we look around.

Clear blue water, as far as the eye can see.

We can go anywhere, do anything.

Pick North, South, Up, or Down.

We can swim in circles or spirals,

or round about in squares.

The world is full of possibilities.

Are we sometimes a hammerhead?

Unable to see what’s right in front.

Go mad trying to see where to go.

A tiny fish might say,

Just keep swimming,

You’ll get there eventually.

Reviews

[Chris McGrath]

Questioning life's purpose using the metaphor of a predator fish that is also prey and one whose purpose is hidden to us immerses us in a world of confusion with no apparent plan. I feel like I've been there!

Thank you for sharing your view of our complex and confusing world!

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

A very interesting observation of life. I like the idea, it's new and novel.
All in a very good piece of writing.
Well done.
Clive.

[Wórdsmíth]

Oh that`s an interesting poem .. It`s good to read! ;)