Got no use for love songs
when love is in my heart,
Got no use for trees and mountains
when they’re right in my back yard
Got no use for blankets
in my house that’s bright and warm,
And got no need for sturdy shoes
I drive everywhere in my car
Got no need for understanding
I don’t have much to say,
And got no need
for God…
or religion,
all things that I can’t see
Got no need
no need
no need…
no tears
no pain
no joy
no art
I search through the garbage
for something to eat,
I’m hungry.
Check the cracks in the sidewalk
for a blade of grass,
my garden.
The children run, and jump, and shriek
and laugh as they defy me
destroying my rules
set for them
and me
But children need to play
If you can’t beat them…
I run, and jump, and shriek
Got no need for rules
when the child is in my heart
Four Square Miles of Noise 
A serious tone or a comical tone both emphasise the same thing. Take a look at the legend Shakespeare, who in his comical plays had an underlying serious tone. The idea of comedy is to joke about something but deep under, have a serious intent. 🙃
When used in this manner, I agree. Sometimes the purpose of comedy is simply to make you laugh.
True. Sometimes we don’t want to be serious and want to laugh to lighten moods. ❤️
A mixture of raw emotions…
I tend to take a serious tone with poetry and story writing. This one is from a long time ago. Black Hole and Stick Figure Jesus are new. I’ve tried to be conscious of allowing some humor to come through in my other writing. I really appreciate you taking time to visit and offer your comments.
Sometimes a serious tone conveys the message a lot stronger… I’ll give the other ones a read too ☺
I think people are empathetic and receptive to a serious tone when you are expressing personal feelings. When the message is more universal, serious sometimes comes across as preachy and the reader is turned off. A little humor, or even sarcasm, can help communicate the message and allow reader to drop their defenses. Thanks again, I appreciate your POV.
That’s very true and well said… I think I’ll stick to the serious tone because I have no universal message to send out at this time in my life lol
That alone is pretty funny. :O