A Simple Test
Poem about my mind...and Modest Mouse
This is just a simple test,
a test to simply test my mind
A test to simply test my mind
that never lets me ever unwind
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I start thinking of some lyrics,
some lyrics to a classic song
Some lyrics to a classic song,
that plays and plays in my mind
that plays and plays in my mind,
that never lets me ever unwind
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The song that plays is The World At Large,
The World At Large by Modest Mouse
The World at Large by Modest Mouse,
that plays and plays in my mind
That plays and plays in my mind,
that never lets me ever unwind
*
This is just a simple test,
a test to simply test my mind
A test to simply test my mind
that never lets me ever unwind
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Thanks for reading!
Author's Note: People that know me will know that I often talk about my overactive mind. I thought of this jolly little playful thing last night. The lyrics to The World at Large, the song mentioned in the poem, by the rather brilliant rock group Modest Mouse, always sound to me like they are the thoughts of a man with a lot on his mind. I can relate.
Here is the referenced song:
Here are a few others by me:
You can also check out the rest of my work here.
About the Creator
Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
The Accidental Poet - Poetry Collection is now available!
https://paulspoeticprints.etsy.com
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Comments (9)
You already KNOW! You know I love it. 💗
I love how revealing the repetition is. This feels like a familiar comfort. It’s very precise. I’m glad to have read this.
Sounds so familiar....
This felt like a good poem to read when I'm losing my mind. Sorry if that wasn't your intention. But it also had a trance-like effect to it!
Many thanks for embedding this song - now with your lyrics - into my brain tissue! Scalpel, please, Nurse. 😂 Great work with this Paul - and agree that both you and MM have a lot on your minds!
Ive never heard this song but wow what a good piece
Loved ❤️ I had never heard the song before, reminds me a little of Mouldy Peaches, 'anyone but you' even though its absolutely nothing like it! Definitely a lot going on!
You are as eclectic as me... Impressive!
I love Modest Mouse! We have similar taste in music, lol