InsofarasIknow,
Heaven is above
and hell is below.
They tell me it is,
so it must be so,
InsofarasIknow.
InsofarasIsee,
I’m not here
because I want to be.
Mom and Dad
played a trick on me,
InsofarasIsee.
InsofarasIgo,
wherever in the world
the winds may blow.
I don’t ask questions
so I won’t ever know,
InsofarasIgo.
5/6
The poem “InsofarasIknow” by Space Monkey presents a perspective on life that is somewhat resigned and fatalistic. The speaker acknowledges the commonly held belief that heaven is above and hell is below, suggesting that they accept this as truth simply because it is what they have been told. The phrase “insofarasIknow” implies a limited understanding of the world and a lack of curiosity or exploration.
The second stanza suggests that the speaker feels as though they did not choose to be born, and that their existence is the result of a “trick” played by their parents. This could be interpreted as a feeling of helplessness or resentment towards their circumstances.
The final stanza suggests a lack of agency or control over one’s life, as the speaker is content to go wherever the winds may blow without questioning their destination or purpose. The repeated phrase “InsofarasI” emphasizes a sense of limitation or constraint, suggesting that the speaker does not see themselves as having the power to change their circumstances or challenge their beliefs.
Overall, the poem presents a somewhat bleak perspective on life, suggesting a sense of resignation and acceptance of one’s circumstances without seeking to understand or challenge them.