Modern Brain Wash

Hurry!
Scurry!
Scamper to and fro.
Do you really know where it is you go?

Cut the line.
Fast food dine.
Don’t be late.
Don’t hesitate.

Flashing ads bright in your face
Seem in time to increase pace.
What exactly have you bought?
When’s there time for critical thought?

No time to let a car in line.
Rolling at the red stop sign.
Drive above the set speed limit,
Just to save five measly minutes.

If you only knew the serenity that you miss,
You would change your life for this gentle bliss.
If you think you can’t, your life is far to tossed,
Then you are a victim of a modern brain wash.


by Rodney Alan Crater
Copyright ©2007 Rodney Alan Crater