Today’s poem is a thought experiment about a whole new world.
Alright, poem starts in 3… 2… 1!
Picture, my friend, a world so absurd, where humans and animals, have their roles reversed! Doggies are doctors with clipboards in paw, belly rubs prescribed for each pain and flaw! Parrots are poets, their verses sublime, squawking about lush green branches in rhyme! Elephants are artists, trunks full of paint, their humongous paintings made with no constraint! Giraffes are models with necks long and lean, strutting the savannah in a chic magazine! Monkeys are ministers, they keep flinging poo, they fight with each other, don't know what to do! And in this world where all these animals rule, us humans- we're pets and our lives are so cool! We beg them for treats and go run in the parks, while animals worry about meetings and charts. Just think! We would be released from the grind of bills and of work, and we'll rest our minds! To chase balls of yarn, to nap in the sun. Oh man! This sounds like way too much fun! And as we look up from our lives with a grin, it’s animals now who live locked deep within. They toil and they toil and forget to be free, they might just get jealous of you and of me. For power’s a cage, no matter who wields it, there's strife in the life of the one who receives it. And while this upside down world may not exist it brings you a lesson, I hope it's not missed. Go run in the park or just nap in the sun, take a step back, allow yourself to have some fun! Gift yourself a new life, a new way to be. Don't ever forget - you're alive, you're free!
That’s it! Thanks for reading edition 183 of Hello Universe.
Check out Some Fun Stuff below.
I’m curious to know - when was the last time you truly allowed yourself to have some fun?
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Some Fun Stuff
This is where I share something cool to read, something cool to listen to, and something cool to watch! The underlined words are links that you can click to visit the recommended content.
1. Play pn0gstr0m: A simple pong style game but the balls multiple each time they are hit and an AI plays against you. It is fun and can take up hours of your time if you’re not careful haha! (Content Warning - flashing visuals)
2. Listen to No Man No Cry by Jimmy Sax: An insane burst of energy packed into a beautiful track. Thanks to my friend Imran for introducing me to this lovely track!
3. Watch Berlin (Where I Live) by Schusei: A beautiful cinematic look at normal life in a beautiful city.
That’s it for this week, see you next Tuesday!
The last time I truly had some fun was a couple of weekends ago when I spent some time off with my friend Imran and we hung out watching films and eating great food for a couple of days. Truly a blessing to spend time with friends!
LOVE THIS ONE! Inspired to run in the sun 🌞