Misery, Inc.

Sticky sweet methane reactions
Dust the populace with disease
Live flesh embalmed in corruption
Synapses singed by chemicals

Revolving doors plot compliance
Lab rats approve their profit lies
Rubberstamping death's cruel intent
To ease the launch of product lines

Sickness hails the new production
Toxic journeymen script conceit
Pollution served in high demand
Cheery colors soothe all concern

Endgame agendas map our fate
Distracted by their snake oil pitch
Intent lost in pounding presses
Agony harvests grim consent

When converting matter to force
Substance nurtures without remorse
Bulging as we starve on our feet
While new orders chart vast deceit

Life insults the hegemony
Spirits infect the merchandise
Births disrupt their digestion plan
Since cold steel pumps their factory floor

Occult minions breed ignorance
With agendas tempered in fire
Boiling bones to divine power
Until the masses hit the floor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Loveless Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Wonderfully writen!
Devonshire Avatar
February 21, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Hi John, once again I must admire your talent! Love the words "Endgame agendas mape our fates." This is so true! Have you ever seen the play "Endgame"? You are in my favorites! Love, Carolyn
Golden Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 11:34 PM
This is a stunning piece, John. Very well written, and a fantastic observation on society. Bravo! Donna G.
Guzzi Avatar
February 8, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Un believeably intense and powerful. The rhyme in verse five seems distracting since it isn't else where. I couldn't agree more but focusing on it only gives IT more power. Light & Love Debbie
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