Breaking the pattern

The world seems covered with streaks and dots
Like zebra stripes and parking spots
Getting used to staying within the lines
Of living inside, bound and confined

Zombies; slaves of ticking clocks
Too afraid to think outside the box
So calculated each and every step
Convoluted like a spiders web

What is it about oranges and apples?
Why can’t it be really plain and simple?
Why not listen closely to cacophony
You might just find your symphony

Does everything need to be kept in order?
Making a mess isn’t quite a disorder
You may call it sloppy if it doesn’t look the part
Or you might just call it a work of art!

It may be easier said than done
But a method to madness? Where is the fun?
I live life on terms those are my own
Then maybe it’ll read on my tombstone

That here lies a man who did it all
Who hit his head, who had a great fall
But boy did he have fun along the ride
Breaking the pattern with every stride.

© 2013 Mihir Kamat

Original image courtesy of wallsave.com

Comments

8 responses to “Breaking the pattern”

  1. A Sign Of Life Avatar
    A Sign Of Life

    Loved it!

  2. sheilamariegrimes Avatar

    good poem …i believe in thinking outside the box, but have to admit have been a zombie at times in my life!

    1. mihirkamat Avatar

      Being a zombie isn’t all that bad, we’ve all been there from time to time. Thanks for the comment.

  3. ladyhawk87 Avatar
    ladyhawk87

    Nice poem….especially liked the last para!

    1. mihirkamat Avatar

      Me too.. Thanks for the comment.

  4. Multifarious meanderings Avatar

    FABULOUS- loved this! Great philosophy on life, too 🙂

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