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I am TV


The results just came in- the results no longer matter.

For it was never about the truth, nor justice- it’s souls they’re after...

It could never be for family- moral ethics; que more laughter

As human life is thus dehumanized- the crowds go wild throughout the rafters...

Of course it’s not considered murder- 

When the people democratically forced, coerced and fractured

All hopes of winning, or moral statures

...as millions never even once connected the fact-

that that poor boy, his small heart shatters.

You know, it’s no longer safe for him to tell a soul that his Daddy was his Hero once...

 

 

 

The results just came in- 

... did you know? We used to love to play catch...

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