Mechanical Animals

T.V controls us
Telling us right from wrong
I long to say
I like it this way

Like mechanical animals
Here we are
The TV’s radius 
Doesn’t go far
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Good one!
Mason Avatar
October 31, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Never have been a couch potato ... LOL ... wonderful write here, Steve. Been quite awhile since you've posted here at the Soup. Hope you return soon !!
Doggett Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Good write Steve. I'm not sure what you are saying, but I disagree. Bill
Mayoralgo Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Just too honest. Good job.
Arteaga Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 9:45 PM
i guess it is a great influence but it is we who decide what we do or don't do in the end, showing the difference from weak and strong minded people, but then again a lot of kids are raised on t.v but who's fault is that? not t.v but a def good write.
Rider Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 6:17 PM
I agree with Carolyn also, and if it's not the TV it's the computer..or video games, all turning our minds to mush. You did a great job to make people stop and think..thank you for you comments on my featured poem also. ~Trudy~
Freeman Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 3:06 PM
Hi, I was here, and read, read twice what Carolyn said! My sentiments too, sorry, God bless Moses.
Devonshire Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Great statement on the power of the media in controlling our lives, Steve. We "mechanical animals" need to look to a higher power to find a better path. Excellent write! Love, Carolyn
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