I've always enjoyed writing and the creative urge. I like poems for a few reasons. I like choosing and arranging the words and the rhythm of the poem. It's good when people relate to the poem. I find writing poems can express inhibited emotions and opinions. I go to a good creative writing class at Inkwell in Chapelallerton.
CHRONIC
Chronic,
Long term,
Boredom.
That
Is the diagnosis.
Your thoughts of violence?
Boredom.
Your lurid fantasies?
Boredom.
Your misanthropy?
Boredom.
Get a job.
Go see a nice film.
Buy a Top Ten single.
You won't be bored then.
In the interim, take these tablets
To be somebody else.
No, they're not drugs.
They're special tablets.
They won't affect your body
It'll just feel like somebody else's.
Least you won't be bored though.
Don't take them with drink,
Unless you're with friends
And in licensed premises.
Another appointment?
Good.
Take this.
You know the way out.
By Daniel Tavet