the music pipes
in like a vain attempt
at normalcy
or calm complacency
designed to still our collective
mood
while watching the tube.
it’s no use
pretending to be normal
in a world gone mad
and clearly
not giving a damn
how it turns out
one way
or the other, as long
as sponsors are sold
while we watch
like lemmings
from our sofa’d living rooms.
to unplug
or chug somewhat merrily
along ( brought
to you by Abilify — )
seems the sole choice
left
at our disposal,
and quite possibly the only
one that really matters
anymore.
