Adam BerkAuthor, Startup Program Design · What Problem Are You Solving?

Magic mirror

Name: Magic mirror
Uploaded: 2013-07-11T18:00:14+00:00
Duration: 1 min 48 s
Channel: Adam Berk
Description: A short poetic monologue exploring self-perception, social labeling, and alienation. The speaker reflects on being reduced to roles (criminal, commodity…

11 Jul 2013 · 2 min

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A short poetic monologue exploring self-perception, social labeling, and alienation. The speaker reflects on being reduced to roles (criminal, commodity, customer) and wonders about identity and recognition, addressing 'Bella' in a plea for understanding.

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Imagine if we only could try to see ourselves. Two policemen I'm suspicious it's in the way I would I'm just another character to fingerprint and book. Do the sensor and pornography with no redeeming grace do the hooker I'm a customer without a fade. The sellers think I'm merchandise They had me for a song the left ones think I'm right the right one said I'm wrong. Many people look my way Many pass me by and in my quiet reflection I wonder why Imagine Bella, Won't you tell me, please?