A Friday from hell
I was writing about consumerism.
What is the point when people get up at five in the morning?
buying tumble driers that use plenty of electricity in a country
where the sun shines nearly every day.
A new computer when they can upgrade the old one is such
a waste of money.
I`m missing the point people like buying shiny objects
like crows drown to the sparkly buying new yes, the newness is the future.
When most of the products are made elsewhere
it does little to stem the mass- unemployment in this country.
The earth minerals to satisfy the useless.
I hear you laugh derisively; he knows nothing.
So, you can have your black Friday, and black it is when loans are served
at the end of the month.
The people are fooled and seduced by capitalism,
therefore, banning credit cards, when paying cash, one is more careful.
Categories:
driers, abuse, allusion, anger, angst,
Form: Blank verse
I abhor those newfangled air driers
which blast your hands with hot air
It’s paper towels that this gal requires
but there's none - shucks life just isn’t fair!
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Categories:
driers, humorous, technology,
Form: Light Verse
I dislike those modern hot air driers
Which blast your hands with air
They blow for twenty seconds
Then stop… it isn’t fair!
The air is warm, it is not hot
Hands are still damp, but still the driers stop
I put my hands back for a second time - even then they still aren't dry
Begin to get quite angry - damn those driers I do cry
Heading back into the toilets and grab some toilet paper
OOPS ... I take the very last sheet – someone will be cursing later!
26th May 2015
Categories:
driers, humorous,
Form: Light Verse