The Next Best Thing
In our addictions we still hunger,
for the next big story in our feed.
About another act of violence,
or some politician’s lies and greed.
Still scrolling for hours at a time,
to find the gossip that someone said.
We will follow down the rabbit hole,
believing in every word that’s read.
Celebrities living the good life,
a life we will never get to know.
Who’s the latest, greatest superstar,
making a million off their next show.
It’s a wonder we can sleep at all,
with all that the media can bring.
Each time we swear we will give it up,
We will see the next best, greatest thing.
Copyright © Jerry Brotherton | Year Posted 2023
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