The Media

The media eats holes in the mind
absorbing any creative slant
The lure is so attractive
you soon don't want to or can't

 

This is no apology for my slack
I bought  the package whole
The enjoyment I felt was real
one can see how it took its toll

 

My objection may seem very strange
since I chose the activity myself
What I do every day now for pleasure
is leave all the books on the shelf

 

They used to be such good friends
and helped every line I wrote
They never asked for or were given
a fancy or embroidered golden coat

 

They just served as soldiers for me
ready with just the right word
If one source lacked what I needed
another had words I hadn't heard

 

The inns and outs of writing
must come from some magic place
Smiling or frowning with pleasure
while putting on your happy face

 

This diatribe must end very soon
because the point I had was made
I am already missing the media
determination is beginning to fade

 

If you add a few words of your own
I hope they will fill what I missed
There was never any intention
to cause anyone to ever be pissed

 

8.5.2011