The Greatest Trick

You know when I am sleeping. You know when I am awake. Big Brother… I know who you are. You have a song in your honor— congratulations: Fred Krueger does too. If we do not have a fireplace then we have no chimney… so there must be a lock pick or glass-cutter in that goodie-bag of yours. B & E is a criminal offense in this great, democratic republic. They say you’re coming to town. Fine, whatever flies your sleigh. Tell you what: come on by. I promise to have a nickel plate of freshly baked bullets for you, who knows when I am sleeping and knows when I am awake. Big Brother… I know who you are. P.S. — César Chávez wants to chat with those elves that work for you.