Jonathan Reed Poetry

Jonathan Reed is a rather unknown contemporary poet known for his impactful palindrome poem, ‘The Lost Generation.’ The poem cleverly reverses lines to convey a powerful message on hope, generational attitudes, and change.

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The Lost Generation

Jonathan Reed’s ‘The Lost Generation’ is a palindrome poem that utilizes an innovative approach in order to dictate the future course of the present generation.

The best-known and perhaps the only poem written by Jon Read, ‘The Lost Generation’ foretells how in the next 30 years society would become. The hopeless picture painted by Reed is intended to shock readers with the riveting message that it finally delivers through the reverse reading.

I'm part of a Lost Generation

and I refuse to believe that

I can change the world.

I realize this may be a shock, but

"Happiness comes from within"

is a lie, and "Money will make me happy"

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