forcefed

we like scrolling over peddled stories and
being forcefed newsfeed narratives
swear on the ancient Paperweight
you’ll tell the truth and nothing but the
truth, isn’t truth what we’re willing to pay for?

maybe I should drink the hemlock
and be remembered but Kool-Aid
tastes so much better, besides
it’s your word against mine so
let’s commit perjury together.