Poetry / A Uniformed World (Analysis)
A Uniformed World
By: J.J. Kinni
We are the reflection in the mirror,
A reflection that reflects everyone else,
Conformist is what we are.
Those who strive for non-conformity
Conform themselves.
And on and on it goes.
No originality anymore,
Not in you, not in me.
From frat boy to rebel without a cause
Conformity is all there is left.
It has all been done or is in doing.
Mass conformity has brought mediocrity.
No longer the special babes of our parents,
Now we are only copies of originality.
Conmen conning the world into believing our con.
Sad pigmy versions of ourselves
Latching on to the hope of one original thought,
None will come.
Where’s our Dylan with his Tambourine?
Leading us to a higher state of mind,
One that breeds new and pure ideas,
No more, no more, no ideas no more.
MTV and Abercrombie
That’s our legacy
Dig us up and find our worth
$29.99 Special on Pink Polo’s
Pop your collars together now!
We ruin all we try to save.
We kill art with the slightest touch.
Nothing is protected from our tyranny.
“Hip Hop Just Died this Morning,”
He cried.
And so with it came his tears
For those who come after.
Hip Hop is the movement,
Of a generation that brought it’s downfall.
Mediocre chorus and a ridiculous dance move,
Has us all dancing on You Tube.
Standing at attention waiting for the next direction.
We will conquer the world
Wipe it clean of individuals
We are an “Army of One”.
Those who preach individuality are blind,
They can’t see themselves for what they are.
Waste of breath, waste of time.
Get off your podiums made in Taiwan and get a job
The Old Navy is hiring.
Ten percent discount on fleeces.
Buy your acceptance
Popularity is there for the taking.
Reach into the sky and grab that American Eagle.
The sooner you admit.
The sooner you accept.
The sooner you follow.
The sooner you learn there’s no room for the independent.
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That’s really blunt and bleak. It just goes to show how much crap is really in the world. Those that even try to be different are copied immensely by people without identities.
Believe it or not that ^ was the bad. The good is that this was really GREAT. There are more poems now that are popping up about how we’re all doomed into this factory line of conformity, but this one seems to stand out a little more. It’s a little more abrasive, which is a good thing. Those that succeed must be honest.
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This is a cry for orignality and individualism. Continue this poem with something breaking through, present the alternate path. I enjoyed it, although it depressed the hell out of me.
I thought this piece was amazing. Great imagry, and thought… a sense of critical sarcasm. Loved it.
“Those who strive for non-conformity
Conform themselves.”
Couldnt have written it any better. All the use of brand name and slogan is very creative… excellently written. Keep it up!
Brilliant!!!
In fact, too brilliant. I am sending out a legion of assassins to track you down right now for your crimes of intellectual thievery! I’ve been saying these same things for years and am writing much of them in a novel. But dang it… your’s is just too good. This is why you must be removed!
Writings is perfect but the subject matter behind it makes this poem all that more amazing.
j.
Very good poem. Hard hitting. Use of punctuation is good. The construct and design of the poem serve to facilitate the author’s intent to emphasize certain areas. I would go on to say that this is a bit more original in its content than the writer might give themself credit for. The “Army of One.” reference clearly resonates with me as a former military officer, and I think it is very useful in the manner it has been integrated into this poem. Do I think it is a bit heavy and on the negative side?...yes I do…but I rather applaud the writer for being so forthright, honest, and open in the manner which the attempt to portray the human condition. I also like the use of three line verses that convey individual ideas yet that are tied together overall by the author’s very creative use of imagery eg: “Mass conformity has brought mediocrity.”
A very powerful message in this poem. A wake up call of sorts for a revolution in creativity and critical thinking.
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