Too Much Reality Tv
Something has gripped the human race,
The television blares out laughter,
Personal people with personal issues,
Sharing their hearts to anyone who will listen.
The kitchen turns into a studio for the day,
Cameras whirring in and out of focus,
Showing us the reality of their lives,
Children run around giggling and laughing.
What is the fascination with reality tv?
Do we need to see raw emotions daily?
The media feeds us more than we need to see,
We all take it in and gasp at the right times,
Compassion pours from us when a story is sad,
Voices of disbelieve fills our room if it’s not normal.
Do we feel better watching someone else’s life?
Glued to the sofa while real life plays out,
A coin is tossed for kettle duty,
No one wants to miss what comes next.
Relying on others to make us happy or sad,
Too much reality tv can drive you mad.
Copyright © Priscilla Cato | Year Posted 2016
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