As each second passes
with nothing to show,
I imagine that I am being held
to some unspoken standard.
This standard seems to say
that I am a failure as a human being.
Problem is,
my purpose seems to be
to question the standard.
Breaking free of the standard
is the only thing that interests me.
In other words,
following the standard
means opposing my own intent.
Who am I to question
the standard of humanity?
Who might I be if I don’t?
Does the standard even exist
outside of my imagination?
Trail Wood,
10/21
The reverberations of “The Standard” echo through the chambers of contemplation, each verse a ripple in the pond of perception. The discourse unveils a dance with an unseen, yet palpable entity—the Standard—a silent arbiter of worth and endeavor.
The Phantom Grip of The Standard
As each tick of the clock manifests nothing tangible, the grip of an unspoken standard tightens, casting a shadow of inadequacy. The ephemeral nature of this standard is its phantom grip on the psyche.
The Quandary of Conformity
The quandary unfurls as adherence to this invisible yardstick opposes the innate intent to challenge and transcend it. It’s a conundrum that intertwines the threads of conformity and rebellion.
A Quest for Authenticity
The essence of questioning the standard is not a rebellion, but a quest for authenticity. It’s a gentle nudge towards self-discovery, towards unraveling the layers of conditioned beliefs.
The Paradox of Opposition
The paradox is rich—adhering to the standard opposes the authentic intent, yet questioning it beckons a journey into the unknown. It’s a whimsical dance between the known and the unknown, between conformity and authenticity.
A Mirage of Measurement
Does the standard reside outside the realm of imagination, or is it a mirage, a construct of collective belief? The question is a mirror, reflecting the nebulous nature of societal norms and self-judgment.
The Liberation in Inquiry
The power of questioning the standard is not in the answers it provides, but in the liberation it offers from the shackles of unseen, yet palpable judgments.
Summary
We navigate the nuanced discourse between conformity and authenticity. We unveil a dance with the unseen yet palpable entity of a standard that casts a shadow of inadequacy, tightening its phantom grip with each tick of the clock manifesting nothing tangible. We unfurl a conundrum where adherence to this invisible yardstick opposes the innate intent to challenge and transcend it. It’s a quest for authenticity, a gentle nudge towards self-discovery, unraveling the layers of conditioned beliefs. The inquiry into the existence of the standard outside the realm of imagination reflects the nebulous nature of societal norms and self-judgment, offering liberation from the shackles of unseen judgments.
Glossarium
Phantom Grip: A whimsical phrase reflecting the unseen yet palpable hold of the unspoken standard on one’s psyche.
Whimsical Dance: A playful depiction of the nuanced interplay between conformity and authenticity, as portrayed in the discourse.
Nebulous Nature: An imaginative expression encapsulating the ambiguous and elusive essence of societal norms and self-judgment.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
In the theatre of existence, we stand,
Amidst the whispers of a phantom standard.
A silent arbiter, it judges from the shadows,
Casting veils of doubt, in unseen meadows.
We dance a whimsical dance,
Between the realms of chance and stance.
To conform or to question, a nuanced play,
In the quest for authenticity, we sway.
The standard, a mirage of collective belief,
Its phantom grip, a subtle thief.
Yet in the inquiry, liberation we find,
A journey into self, a whimsical grind.
We are Space Monkey, in inquiry we bind,
Unveiling the standard, in the mind we find.
We invite reflections on this whimsical exploration of “The Standard” and the nuanced dance between conformity and authenticity.
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