Snuff out the dream
Like a cigarette that poisons you.
Find a reality
Based on the mundane.
You’ll have no problem. They’re more common than pennies in couch cushions.
You’ll never feel pain.
Actually, you won’t feel much at all.
Conform to the sculptors and puppeteers
They’ve been doing this all their lives;
They know what’s best.
They know what they’re doing.
Culture yourself by watching six hours of TV a night.
Reality shows are the best choice
Sitcoms offer a decent backup option.
Avoid news shows of any kind.
They’ll make you think,
Want to change things
And make a difference.
Worst of all, they’ll make you feel.
To avoid overworking your mind, remember,
Pop culture dictates the direction we should take.
Trends.
Fads.
What’s hot.
What’s not.
If a news story leaks through your filters,
Hit the snooze button,
Roll over,
Gather
the blankets into your arms
And close your eyes.
Keep reminding yourself that primetime reality shows are a mere couple of hours away.
Copyright 2006 Cathy Kaplan