Ever has thou wondered;
How boredom dost occur?
A spell that pulls thee under;
Makes all else seem a blur.
Seeps into the mind and soul;
Bringing grievances – complaints.
Lest it spins out of control;
Voice the need of restraint.
Ever has thou wondered;
How boredom is innate.
Learn to rise up and conquer;
Mold passion into shape.
Boredom has a pattern odd;
From every angle it is flawed.
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.”
― Vincent van Gogh
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You’ve defined boredom perfectly Sanaa…definitely from every angle it is flawed…
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I wonder whether boredom is an affliction of the young? For me I just haven’t time for that for every project I complete means I can start a new one! Yes, bored people must be flawed.
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PS: Perhaps it is the affliction of the young 🙂
It is an interesting thought – is it our self talk that leads us to boredom. Is it our imagination maybe running wild with things we could be doing as opposed to being stuck where we are. That is when I feel the more boredom is when I feel trapped.
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PS: I agree, boredom is when one feels like they’re trapped.
I believe that High School Agers–where I have encountered the most boredom and therefore had to analyze it–is more like what happens in the Sleeping Beauty–teenagers need to sleep and mope a lot until they integrate the male and female in themselves–a Jungian reading. That’s the wake up, perk up kiss!
Lol that’s for sure 🙂
I love how you left it to the end to add the quote – it really added to your poem…and yes, boredom is a beast which needs to be vanquished.
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That was a delightful read, dear friend. Well done!
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Sanaa, I luv your wisdom on Boredom, it does have a strong grasp and a sneaky entrance, I think though, as we grow older, and understand ourselves, and our potential, boredom becomes a stranger rather than a companion.
Much love…
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PS: Agreed 😉
This was a treat. loved the use of old language – I can sense that you had fun composing the poem.
Boredom is such a big topic. Difficult to define actually.
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PS: It was rather mind boggling to compose at first.. till I landed upon that quote 🙂
LOVE! Especially this: “Mold passion into shape” yes, yes. Boredom is so floppy! And I am going to respond to old Egg . . .
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I would like to be bored for a bit….sounds relaxing !
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Oh this is a very cool read and I especially admire the closing couplet, which is brilliant! LOVE that banner photo. Wow!
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Boredom has a pattern odd;
From every angle it is flawed.
Great ending and very wise words Sanaa! One cannot win against boredom!
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Yes, so true…boredom can definitely pull a person under if one doesn’t fight against it at certain times!
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A passionate reply to the prompt Sanaa. I 100% concur with Van Gogh and you!
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Lovely poem that captures the lure and danger of boredom. More passion, yes!
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I particularly like your great conclusion.
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“Boredom has a pattern odd;
From every angle it is flawed….” Precisely!! I realise it’s a choice — my choice — and I must consciously choose to view the world through a positive lens.
Bravo….so well written, Sanaa ☺
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Yes boredom is a bit flawed. It only serves to occupy our minds.
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Such lovely writing with a killer ending.
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Absolutely loved the last two lines…wait, I loved the whole piece.
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