December 10, 2025 · Source: Medium
Why I Stare Into Space Like I’m in Love (I’m Not. It’s a Board Meeting.)
Here’s my mess. It’s funny. Maybe your mess is funny too.
Voice8
Lyric intensity4
The line7
Mind under feeling6
Held shape9
Literary mean 6.8 / 10
Highlights
'They work 24 hours a day like an unethical start-up internal skull.'
Voice
Distinct, conversational wit; colloquial fragments and personas create a clear internal rhythm.
Lyric intensity
Lacks sensory depth; 'umbrella filled with pine needles' is the lone standout.
Mind under feeling
Reflects on the internal 'mess', though shifts from humor to epiphany quickly.
Held shape
Excellent closure; the 'in love' opening returns for a satisfying, ironic landing.
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