Unable To Grasp

This poem seems to speak to the idea that our desires to assert control, dominate or “capture” something can actually leave us with less understanding or ability to truly grasp what is important. It suggests that our focus on conflict and power struggles can distract us from hearing and understanding the answers to the questions we ask.

The repeated phrase “The need to hunt, capture and hold” seems to emphasize this point, as if these actions are counterproductive to our ability to truly grasp or understand something. The final line, “We are Space Monkey,” adds a sense of identification with humanity as a whole, perhaps suggesting that these struggles are a part of our nature, but that we have the ability to overcome them and move towards a greater understanding.