"Containment" a Poem by Dalton Johnson
CONTAINMENT
You’ll find the self laughing, fighting, hurting, loving at the same time when
The ego is dead. But,
When the ego thrives the self Can’t jump with excitement nor Cry when filled with sorrow for
The ego confines the self. Preventing Self-expression, trapping that inner child, Containing any chance of embracement.
Yet, the self yells and thrashes,
clawing at the societal jail walls barehanded,
continuing past the point of Fingernail-less, bloody hands
Waiting for the ego to make a mistake and Leave the keys to the jail cell
Within reach of the little kid ready to play
Ready to take chances, fuel to fire, pushes to reach new heights, and To love all without bounds.
The trapped kid sees the moment, grabs the keys, and Locks away the ego,
Chancing self-destruction in self-expression.
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Get your signed copy of 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. Dalton Johnson's first book of poetry. These 51 poems are his critique of American hustle culture told from the perspective of a young man returning to the world after years of living off the grid on less than $500 a month.
These poems capture the internal battle of consumerism, American greed, humans loss of connection with the natural world, and pokes fun at some of the absurd cultural norms of adulting. Each poem touches on different parts of American's superficial society in hopes of promoting the change from group thought to individuality. For it is at the individual level Johnson belives you unlock your true self.
As you read these poems take some time to think about what stirs inside of yourself to find where you can change and grow into the human you want to be today and tomorrow.
Please Note: Signed paperback will be shipping the middle of April, 2025 and should arrive by the end of April
