A Modest Proposal
I guess, as I work an English assignment, that I am, at some level, inspired by Jonathan Swift. I am not, however, blessed with his eloquence, nor is this proper issue for my satirical wit, but, I nonetheless have a modest proposal of my own to make. Here goes:
A Modest Proposal
for both the conservation of the sanity of Ben Sieke, as well as for the nurturing of healthy relationships and communicative habits among his peers.
It is unfortunate for those individuals, such as myself, who are seeking, seemingly without end, either friendly or loving relations, to be instead presented with little other than unhealthy and unsatisfying conversation and argument. This is not to say, to be sure, that the author's life is without love; on the contrary, I find myself to be surrounded by a set of loving individuals that provide me, quite often, with a great deal of comfort. I am, however, dissappointed that so many of my peers seem to be helpless as to how they express their emotions, or are, at least, at a loss when it comes to social etiquette and knowledge of how the healthy adult expresses their thoughts and feelings. This, among many other things, is causing me to slowly go insane (though the author notes that whether he has ever been sane is a debatable point).
It is because of this that the author hereby suggests the following rules to be guidelines that he would appreciate be followed when engaging in conversation with him:
1. Address me directly with grievances, as one who holds their anger within them becomes, over time, even more consumed. As the poet William Blake once remarked, "I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow."
2. Do not declare me guilty without first allowing me to plead my innocence. Those parties that know the author best know that he is not an insidious individual, and not one prone to commint devious and intentionally dastardly deeds. Though I am, like all human beings, subject to ocassional lapses in judgement, I am also entitled to, as an imperfect being, these errors. Finally,
3. Recall that I am an individual with a natural inclanation towards resolution of conflict; I do not shy away from discussion of any of my actions. By bearing this in mind, I hope that the readers will engage the author in conversation regarding his unbearable actions.
I cannot, though I wish I could, prognosticate the reception of this essay. I urge the reader, however, to consider that this piece was not written as a literary assault on any individual, but is intended to help prevent further conflict, and, as the subtitle states, help me to remain somewhat sane. With this in mind, I close this piece, hoping that at the same time, that I am not opening wounds. Sincerely, Ben Sieke
A Modest Proposal
for both the conservation of the sanity of Ben Sieke, as well as for the nurturing of healthy relationships and communicative habits among his peers.
It is unfortunate for those individuals, such as myself, who are seeking, seemingly without end, either friendly or loving relations, to be instead presented with little other than unhealthy and unsatisfying conversation and argument. This is not to say, to be sure, that the author's life is without love; on the contrary, I find myself to be surrounded by a set of loving individuals that provide me, quite often, with a great deal of comfort. I am, however, dissappointed that so many of my peers seem to be helpless as to how they express their emotions, or are, at least, at a loss when it comes to social etiquette and knowledge of how the healthy adult expresses their thoughts and feelings. This, among many other things, is causing me to slowly go insane (though the author notes that whether he has ever been sane is a debatable point).
It is because of this that the author hereby suggests the following rules to be guidelines that he would appreciate be followed when engaging in conversation with him:
1. Address me directly with grievances, as one who holds their anger within them becomes, over time, even more consumed. As the poet William Blake once remarked, "I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow."
2. Do not declare me guilty without first allowing me to plead my innocence. Those parties that know the author best know that he is not an insidious individual, and not one prone to commint devious and intentionally dastardly deeds. Though I am, like all human beings, subject to ocassional lapses in judgement, I am also entitled to, as an imperfect being, these errors. Finally,
3. Recall that I am an individual with a natural inclanation towards resolution of conflict; I do not shy away from discussion of any of my actions. By bearing this in mind, I hope that the readers will engage the author in conversation regarding his unbearable actions.
I cannot, though I wish I could, prognosticate the reception of this essay. I urge the reader, however, to consider that this piece was not written as a literary assault on any individual, but is intended to help prevent further conflict, and, as the subtitle states, help me to remain somewhat sane. With this in mind, I close this piece, hoping that at the same time, that I am not opening wounds. Sincerely, Ben Sieke