I Shall Become Exemplary Tomorrow

The TV is on. It's barely audible;
Two in the morning, insomnia news.
A sailor was killed in the Indian Ocean;
Pirates again. A family in Pakistan,
Up in the mountains, blasted by
Missiles, a little mistake. Orphans
Of earthquakes, tear gas in Athens.
As I begin wondering what I should
Do, a dim-looking man with impeccable
Teeth says I need to be fit. I must buy
His machine. I must firm up my
Abdomen. After I have, oily women
In swim suits will beg for my love,
And the rest of the world, in awe
Of my body, will follow my lead,
Buy machines, and grow fit, ending
All of the problems these others are
Facing. That cheers me. I'm going
To bed.



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2010-04-30 at 15:33

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