[Certain]

Fig Jr. translator says: Language explains our circling reality, which is not to say we own it. We can't be objective enough to explain it, nor can we grasp the size of the issue, so there is no explanation. Instead we are trapped by our own flaws, which we perceive to be special. Because we can't see our own faults, we explain the beauty out of the world, with no escape from our own egotism and self-centered nature. By defining things, we limit ourselves. Words are meaningless, but we give them definition and accept those definitions as complete. Communication itself is flawed, as a concept. And while we hope to bring ourselves together with it, instead we often drive wedges in humanity. The only solution is to allow yourself to become one with the world and embrace its language-less beauty. Then you will find the meaning of life.

So this is a series of words stating that series of words are ruining the world. Well, at least they were good words. You started off a bit slow, stuck using bloviated words. But by about the sixth line, you really were taking off in expressing your ideas. I don't agree with much of the above paragraph, but I appreciate the way you conveyed those thoughts. I particularly liked the parenthetical addressing the paradox of the piece. I also liked the series of words about the infant and the mother and how you followed that up with a connected, logical thought. Really, the impressive part here as opposed to your other open mic verses I've read is that you stayed very focused on the content.

Since you have such a keen interest in big words, it would be nice to see you using them in more original ways. The content here was fine, but you expressed it so directly. The moments of wit and levity were the best parts, and I think you reflect your sense of humor and your ability to observe to make for more biting social commentary. You also could stand to toy around with rhymes a bit more, as the schemes were simple.

But this verse marks a major improvement from the last I had read from you. Keep it up, young man.