Cynical Poems
Economics of Affection
by Liv Atkinson
What is love but a mutual exchange of selflessness for selfishness’ sake?
Selfishness is the coal that powers the steam engine
That makes our lives chug along the way they tend to do-
Not inherently evil as we have made it out to be.
What is love but that knowledge that maybe,
If he had asked me to,
I’d turn myself inside out for him?
Love is nothing but how much you’re willing to give in order to receive.
Because what is a relationship
But symbiotic capitalization? A reciprocated exploitation?
......
Scapegoat
by Sharon Morgan
I have a great friend
Who bears every single brunt of mine
I have a great friend
Who takes responsibility
For my poor decision making
And when it is easier for me
Not to have to explain
My great friend is there to take the blame.
I have a great friend
......
Economics of Affection
by Liv Atkinson
What is love but a mutual exchange of selflessness for selfishness’ sake?
Selfishness is the coal that powers the steam engine
That makes our lives chug along the way they tend to do-
Not inherently evil as we have made it out to be.
What is love but that knowledge that maybe,
If he had asked me to,
I’d turn myself inside out for him?
Love is nothing but how much you’re willing to give in order to receive.
Because what is a relationship
But symbiotic capitalization? A reciprocated exploitation?
......
Scapegoat
by Sharon Morgan
I have a great friend
Who bears every single brunt of mine
I have a great friend
Who takes responsibility
For my poor decision making
And when it is easier for me
Not to have to explain
My great friend is there to take the blame.
I have a great friend
......
