MONSTERS

There be monsters in the house,

In the crowd, in the room? Cleverly

Disguised? Surely, surely; 

our eyesight is not defective

Not to see them. There be monsters

Hiding behind smiles; that beckon

and say “Trust me, you’ll not regret it;”

Neglecting to add “immediately”.

Do we invite monsters into our homes?

Got a television set? The answer’s “yes”.

We’re part of the collective, mass consumerism,

Did you make a choice, THE choice?

Stated, “I’m in, for the ride; it gives me great pride!”

There are those who sell; there is a larger group 

that buys, called consumers. Consume?

How do you consume a television?

Apart from being a passive audience to advertising;

Watching favourite programs that mould your thoughts;

Tell you, don’t trust everything you see; especially monsters;

They look more frightening than they are. Consider.

What has “pride” got to do with this?