"My New Addiction" a Poem by Dalton Johnson
MY NEW ADDICTION
Bar lined windows do not trap me Nor do cinderblock walls,
But the screen imprisons My mind, clogging thoughts.
Trapping creativity and self-expression Gigabyte after gigabyte,
We are told, directed, entertained By the new age.
Cluttered and overstimulated My mind, addicted to the screen,
Has lost the battle.
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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
