Stadt

[Lambert]

"If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world."
-- Ludwig Wittgenstein

I am at a lost to its rhythm.
The urbane and the insouciant,
Treading confidently on the concrete expanse,
A precise timbre to every step. Angularly slouched
On the windowsill, the eyes read and articulate
This sonorous procession, tacit side steps
Followed by somnolent gestures exchanged
Between erudite people. It reminds one
Of a prisoner’s cant: implied meanings dwelling
Under habitual motions. For now, this prisoner is out of step,
In his commodious cell, plotting to submerge
Beneath the common signs. But after the descent
There is no surety of freedom. A prisoner who escapes
From one urban cage, only to be caught in another.

[Pendragon]

"If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world."
-- Ludwig Wittgenstein

I am at a lost to its rhythm.
The urbane and the insouciant,
Treading confidently on the concrete expanse,
A precise timbre to every step. Angularly slouched
On the windowsill, the eyes read and articulate
This sonorous procession, tacit side steps
Followed by somnolent gestures exchanged
Between erudite people. It reminds one
Of a prisoner’s cant: implied meanings dwelling
Under habitual motions. For now, this prisoner is out of step,
In his commodious cell, plotting to submerge
Beneath the common signs. But after the descent
There is no surety of freedom. A prisoner who escapes
From one urban cage, only to be caught in another.You know, mon ami, I am of two minds about this poem.

1.) Is that it decribes a person hopelessly caught in the universal playgound that is called "Life." This person goes about from day to day always hoping that things will get better. The person switches jobs quite a bit. Has a little trouble figuring out about fitting in. So finally, the person decides that one place is as good as the next, a prison is, after all, still a prison.

2.) Is that it describes the life of someone actually behind bars. This person's freedom has been taken. Now this person must learn a new life. A wrong motion could mean drastic consequences. The person gives into despair and plots escape, but then realizes that this will only worsen the condition. They may be transferred to a more secure facility. Best to stay put.

If either or neither is correct, it's still a good poem.

Pen: thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up

[Lambert]

Thank you.

Immensely grateful.