Chorus of Simplicity and Other New Poems

Simplicity is represented as a perspective of a poet in this poetry collection

entitled ＂Chorus of Simplicity and Other New Poems.＂ The opening

poem is titled Blood and Ground. It signifies the era of war going on in

the world. Philosophy and personal expressions has played a major role

in this poetry collection. Moreover, the poet has tried to universalize the

personal by giving voice to matters of public concern. Nature is also a

part of this collection because Nature is where we exist. ＂Failure isn’t a

signal to give up＂ says the poet. He drives the motivational vehicle in this

poetry collection. Dreams and freedom also make up a theme because

humans cannot remain devoid of hope. The poet writes ＂ I am not only

a history/ But a deep worshipper of my present time.＂ He is trying to

be contemporary in nature. There is also a poem on Charles Bukowski

in this collection. The poet finds Bukowski very pragmatic as he delves

into poetry written by Charles Bukowski. The poet further writes ＂The

mad rush of civilization / Cannot abstain the essence of nature.＂ The poet

has highlighted nature as a major concern in this modern world. This is a

global concern. Furthermore, the poet says ＂Outside my window/ There

is a natural sunset/ Your painting is just an imitation.＂ This signifies the

importance of Mother Nature. The originality of the subject lies in nature

and rest is just an imitation; we learn from nature. Learning from nature

should be the priority. The poet is concerned about that like a championing

activist, through words.