Poem: “Dazed and Confused” – A Cry for Help in a Chaotic World

Dazed and Confused

Lonely weather, lonely lonely people,
my heart is crying,
oh god! hold me together.
I will do my part, I will sing some song,
but do your part and send a hero
to right this wrong.
In this horrid world they are murdering and raping my sisters,
and here I am composing my pain in the weirdest set of verses.
I went to god to get some help,
God’s receptionist said:
“You want help?
Help yourself and be in line.
Lot of tormented souls today”
What am I to do I don’t know anymore,
time is less and the road is long,
in my worries I’ll cry, baby I’ll cry
and you’d never know why.

Reflecting on “Dazed and Confused”

When I penned “Dazed and Confused,” I was grappling with the overwhelming sense of helplessness and confusion that so many of us feel in today’s world. It’s a raw, unfiltered expression of pain and a plea for intervention, both divine and human. Through this poem, I aimed to convey the intensity of emotions that arise when faced with the harsh realities of life and the seemingly endless wait for a hero to come to the rescue.

Lonely Weather, Lonely People

The opening lines, “Lonely weather, lonely lonely people, my heart is crying, oh god! hold me together,” reflect the isolation that many of us feel during difficult times. It’s a call for unity and strength, a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles, even when it feels like the world is falling apart.

A Plea for a Hero

“I will do my part, I will sing some song, but do your part and send a hero to right this wrong.” Here, I express a willingness to contribute, to take action in my own small way, but also a desperate plea for something greater. It’s a recognition that while individual efforts are valuable, sometimes the problems we face are too vast to handle alone. We need heroes, be they leaders, activists, or everyday people who step up in times of crisis.

Seeking Divine Intervention

“I went to god to get some help, God’s receptionist said: ‘You want help? Help yourself and be in line. Lot of tormented souls today.’” This stanza introduces a touch of dark humor, imagining a divine bureaucracy where even God has a receptionist. It’s a commentary on the feeling of abandonment and the bureaucratic nature of seeking help, whether from divine or human institutions. It suggests a sense of resignation, as even divine help seems distant and overwhelmed.

The Weight of Time and Uncertainty

“What am I to do I don’t know anymore, time is less and the road is long, in my worries I’ll cry, baby I’ll cry and you’d never know why.” The closing lines convey a deep sense of uncertainty and urgency. They reflect the struggle of not knowing what to do, feeling that time is running out, and the road ahead is daunting. The promise to cry and the assertion that “you’d never know why” highlights the private nature of suffering and the difficulty of sharing one’s pain.

A Universal Struggle

“Dazed and Confused” is a poem that speaks to the universal struggle of facing overwhelming challenges and feeling lost in the process. It’s about the desire for help, the frustration with the systems in place, and the deeply personal nature of pain. Through this poem, I wanted to reach out to others who might feel the same way, to let them know they are not alone in their confusion and despair.

Conclusion

Writing “Dazed and Confused” was a cathartic experience for me. It allowed me to channel my feelings of helplessness and frustration into something tangible. I hope that by sharing it, others might find some solace in knowing that they are not alone in their struggles. We all cry out for heroes, we all face moments of doubt and confusion, and sometimes, all we can do is express our pain and wait for the dawn.