All my ideas will remain the same,
This poem delves into the internal conflict of an individual who feels nameless and struggles with the desire to write and live authentically. The speaker expresses a longing to write and live fully, yet feels burdened by ambitions that seem to lead to moral corruption. The poem questions whether the speaker will ever fulfill their desires or needs, highlighting a sense of alienation as they are labeled a 'freak' for dreaming big and sleeping. The speaker's ultimate ambition is altruistic, aiming to free others from societal constraints imposed by those who also lack identity. The poem uses free verse to convey a sense of fluidity and introspection, emphasizing themes of identity, ambition, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels restrictive.
| Word | In English | Plain (English) | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| depraved | corrupt | morally corrupt or wicked | di-prayvd |
| ambitions | goals | strong desires to achieve something | am-bi-tions |
| crave | desire | to have a strong desire for something | krayv |
| freak | odd person | a person regarded as strange or unusual | freak |
| freed | released | to be set free or liberated | freed |
| chains | restraints | something that restricts freedom | chains |
| hero | savior | a person admired for courage or noble qualities | hero |
The poem appears to be written by an anonymous or unknown poet, possibly reflecting contemporary themes of identity and ambition.