So Clever

Oh, we are so clever,

Look how far we’ve come

Systems ubiquitous

Believing we’re in control

Choices made, paths taken,

Journey in over-drive,

Facing forward, intent,

No reflecting, content.

Ah, we are so clever

Chasing more and more,

Locked in, running free,

No time to reconsider.

Pleasures we seek,

Limits ignored,

Mantra for growth

Pining, mining for more.

Oh, we’ve been so clever

Finding persuasive leaders,

Singing different tunes,

Chanting same old lyric.

But, words of discontent

Heard from our towers

Penetrate our pleasures,

Privilege not tall enough.

Oh, we are so clever,

But, fail to really see

The folly in choices

Leading you and me.

From tall towers,

Indeed the view is fine

While basking in pleasures and profits,

No gutter wallowing with wine.

Yes, we are clever you and I

Gliding through life,

Remotely manipulating

Puppet strings galore.

Gains pursued,

Consequences ensued, 

Not a concern,

Just carry on.

©️Steven Tubb, May, 2020