Thursday, November 2, 2023

The Feed (poem)

Glutinous generation!! Welcome to “the feed”-

Endless Facebook likes and tick tock streams

In the palm of your hand so you can consume 

a delectable snack that will be your doom. 

Minutes turn to hours as your ego gets fatter,

A perfected algorithm as a tasteful appetizer.

We tell you what you want and what you like 

To wet your forked tongues and appetite. 

A hint of smokiness from the fiery heat-

Online debates, and political schemes. 

Want to play the victim? Have a slice!

Online therapy because the trolls aren’t nice? 

A media induced coma to keep you compliant;

Labeled “Racist Homophobic bigotry” if defiant.

Gun shootings, police brutality- eat up, just try it!

Sex trafficking, pedophile rings- Shhh! Be quiet.

The vaccine is safe, You can trust the science.  

If the professionals don’t agree, we can buy their silence. 

A buffet of narcissism and sweet deception-

All you can eat- pay no attention. 

A flamed broiled agenda compliments of the elite 

Chaotic world order with a side of peace.

Inside our kitchen, a failed inspection,

Multiated babies, lab made infections-

Our skillful chefs will keep you full on riots  

While we cater little children to pedo island. 

May I interest you with a savory distraction? 

On a scale from Oscars to elections, please rate your satisfaction. 

No reservations needed, please, take a seat! 

And again we’d like to welcome you to “the Feed”.


-Isabella Sarai Williams