We The People

What we have created as a society

Hearts and thoughts don't mean a thing.
They can be recycled
and be bought at the mall.
Overpriced and under-qualified,
but hey it's worth money,
so we buy.
But the memories we have made
are nothing but trash.
Throw your life away
and add to the landfill.
The junk adds up overtime
plastic bags, rotting food,
the moments that couldn't last.

Microwave sized tumors,
head throbbing, take some meds.
Eyes and ears glued to telephones.
The lack of vibrations and rings
make this nation lonely.
Too attached to laptop keyboards
to go out and smile with friends.
But they don't matter
you've got 103 more
plastered on your facebook page.

There is such a relief
in the stresses that we make.
Make our lives look like they were made
for MTV.
Us beings are a casted
reality show.
Anxiety and agony
dramified, now scared.
you cannot breathe
as the pain attacks,
so you step outside for some air.
Breathe in the mucky, polluted air.

Author's Note

Please let me know what you think. Thank you.

Reviews

[S. Michael Long]

i love the phrase "microwave sized tumors" that is sick.. i might have to borrow that, i am working on a poem called "sweet lady cancer" and i am having a tough time thinking of switch phrases like that (: good work.

[Distant horizons]

Yep. We are such a throwaway nation that even people have become a part of it. Wise words indeed. Excellent write

[Eagle Cruagh]

I think you are depressed.
You have made some bad choices in
b/f.....why do you lump the whole of
society in to the trash that you have
linked with ?
You have allowed the scum bags to own
you, now when you meet a nice man that`s
what he will see, what you have allowed to
become of yourself.
You are a good writer. Your writing is always
good, it is good here. Your attitude, however
needs an adjustment.
----- John

[Danielle Renee]

I love this. It is so true about today's world. A few grammatical errors, might I add, but overall I like it :)