Recycled

I am recycled
100% post consumer product
A re-assembly of genetic material
Everything I do, has been done before
All that I am, is a collection of others
My soul is well beyond it's intended lifespan
The warranty on my sanity has expired
Though I am safe for children 2 years old and up
I am slowly falling apart


I am recycled
You recognize my parts
Find nothing new or exciting
And you move on
I am a yard sale bargain
A not-for-profit commodity
I am 2nd hand, used to un-usefulness
I have a discounted price,
Room has to be made for the newer models
Barely reliable, I need constant refurbishing


I am recycled
A high maintenance item to be sure
It is my character that draws the eye
If you take the time to look past my exterior,
You'll find I have a solid core
The wear and tear is all most people see
I'll get through life not being better than anyone
An average robot in everyway







My heart is recycled
It has been melted down and recast
With each discard, it is molded into stronger form

• On Tuesday, December 29, 2009, Dilated View (774) wrote:
  
  Everything is recycled but replicas can still pull off the essence. I found the concept you used here very original and interesting. Very nicely done.
  
  
• On Monday, December 28, 2009, Lydia Jade (1050) wrote:
  
  clever indeed, i knew you once i think, oh so long ago :)
  
  
• On Thursday, September 18, 2008, Spiritus_Frumenti (365) wrote:
  
  this was very clever...-l-
  
  
• On Friday, August 31, 2007, Reefer_rave (185) wrote:
  
  Do you know where we can get a renewal on the warranty ? This reflects the all to common to be tragic.. mindset of a tossaway culture. Excellent ...To many favorite lines to list.
  
  
• On Thursday, September 7, 2006, HalfDarkAngel (74) wrote:
  
  i love the last three lines because i can totally relate to them. we are the future of recycled human beings.
  
  
• On Monday, August 29, 2005, Nail Bunny (184) wrote:
  
  'Tis indeed an inspiring write. You express the truth in a way that I have not heard it expressed before.
  
  
• On Tuesday, May 18, 2004, missanthropic (45) wrote:
  
  truer words are rarely spoken with such precision and purpose...nay, a newer model would not posses the life experience your classic soul needed to birth this work...my highest praises and esteem, BRAVO!!
  
  
• On Saturday, March 6, 2004, sulkylime (238) wrote:
  
  I love your take on this, original and well written. your writing has a very subtle character, your words resonate and gradually intoxicate me whole -lime.
  
  
• On Wednesday, January 28, 2004, MindRape (715) wrote:
  
  this poem clearly shows that you are not as "recycled" as you would like to think....infact I'm pretty sure you're an original piece of work ;) good write i like the last stanza the best
  
  
• On Tuesday, January 27, 2004, shadowsinthelight (183) wrote:
  
  This is the one, thanks S.