The Things Around Us - Part 2

(Continued from Part 1) Transparent figures walk at a flirtatious pace On world-class runways, with no expression on their face Parading styles you can't afford in your possession They are the ghostly models of the latest, greatest FASHION. A millisecond blink, a click, some weird noise, A virtual reality for all the girls and boys, and men and women, From X-Box to the Web, from Lasik to Radiology - At work, at school, at home, Invade the blinks of the mind-boggling TECHNOLOGY. Hard sharpened teeth are clutching at my feet "You won't go far! You have deadlines to meet! Go back to work, we hunger for your check. Oh no, we don't really care that you broke your back." The swollen lips repeat "You have a chance! And all you need is years of education, The right color of skin, and perfect credit-pay-back evidence. We'll hire you if you're that certain kind, Then close the firm and move so far you'll never find." More faulty words are slipping from the tongues "Don't worry, our brand won't hurt your lungs. Enjoy yourself! (*at your own cost)" You think you're cool, when sadly you are lost. The "sharpened, swollen, slipping" are after you and me They are the widely-opened mouth of the ECONOMY Enormous brains stroll through historic halls Preparing campaigns, false promises, ready for the brawls. Deciding wars, neglecting harsh critiques They are the brains of brainless POLITICS A large behind sits comfy in its chair It "covers" all, at all times, everywhere. From Maine, to Oregon, to most southern tip of Texas Sit one-half IRS and the other TAXES. A sagging belly and a double chin, A pair of dark circles and a droopy skin, Decide to make a move and Go For It! It's time to freshen up and tighten up a bit. As they arrive at their first appointment They're quickly greeted by awaiting disappointment "You want to look younger? feel better? No, No, No! Read through your policy, you fools, we are the HMO!" * On this, my friends, I'll go to sleep I'm tired, time for counting sheep. Just one more thing I'd like to add, Last words just pondered in my head The moral of the story is, That if you want to live with ease, Through all commotions, bring your sense of HUMOR Just so that you, yourself, don't turn into an ugly tumor. 1999 © Copyright