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Not Belonging

Anywhere Everywhere

A poem about loneliness in the 21st century.

David schell
Sep 22, 2023
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Anywhere Everywhere

The modern world has invaded my brain.
it’s comes through me like a night train.
It feels  like something getting in the way.
It’s the rain in my life on a sunny day. 

The latest logarithm becomes my dope,
a lot of wasted time to score with a trope.
I’ve developed the antisocial gaze.
I haven’t left the house in many days.

I work …

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