We have you right where we want you:
enveloped.
You will wake up
next morning,
kiss your spouse goodbye,
and go to work;
swearing our long arm
cannot reach you
and your perfect little life.
But there is no escape.
You will use our slang
to make plans with your friends.
You will watch our movies,
and laugh at all of our jokes.
You will do as we do,
and we will welcome you
with open arms,
as if you had a choice.
The outstretched hand
is much harder to dodge,
than the clenched fist,
because it’s intentions are
ambiguous.
This is not a hostile takeover,
we come in peace,
in the name of prosperity
with new wine in lightly used skins,
and the finest pyrite jewelry
money can buy.
Things are often true and false
at the same time,
tell me now,
would you dare call us your “foe?”
After all we’ve done for you?
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