"The Weight of Things" a Poem by Dalton Johnson
THE WEIGHT OF THINGS
Unread books, twelve different ways to make coffee, travel trinkets... all things.
Things that fill the shelves, but never Get used because there is not enough Time to play with all of them.
Of course, I was well intentioned, but
I only have so many days, so many hours, So many opportunities to:
Sit back and read a book.
Write a poem.
Go skiing with friends, or, fishing with my Dad.
Because I have accumulated so many things:
I need a bigger home, which means I need more money, which means
I need to work more, which means I have even less time.
All because, I decided things Were more important than Experiencing life.
Now that, is a heavy burden, so
It must be time for a spring cleaning.
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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