LJ Idol: Where I'm From

[dakotawitch]

But way back, where I come from,
We never mean to bother
We don't like to make our passions other people's concern
So we walk in a world
Of safe people
And at night we walk into
Our houses
And burn      -- Dar Williams, "Iowa

Comments

[majesticzaichik]

You brought up a lot of things I didn't know about Midwesterners. Fascinating!

[j0ydivided]

This is beautiful!

[bleodswean]

This is very, very strong. Your use of the poem works perfectly to prepare the reader for all the observations you make! A truly thought-provoking piece!

[dmousey]

I can't express how much I love this! What a fantastic piece! Love the voice you give to this! It reads like the beginning to John Irving novel. Hugs and peace~~~

[halfshellvenus]

The poetry excerpt was really striking, and so well suited to this piece. There's a sense here of emotional and physical distance, and yet a solidity and community loyalty that is very strong and supports those who might be sinking even when on an individual basis you might feel uncomfortable intruding that much.