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I want you all
to get up and out of
your seats and
put your hands together
for the latest sensation
on social media
so that you can
worship their wardrobe
and envy their lifestyle
then watch as they
make a wrong move
or release an inferior
product which crashes
and burns their
career and personal life
then I want you
to celebrate their
inevitable comeback
and accept their
new fuller figure
and entitled offspring
now watch as they
suffer personal tragedy
substance abuse
and see them
burst into
the flames of
inflammatory
controversy
now witness
their televised
and puffy-eyed
appearances
in the court
of public
disapproval
then watch
them become
truly immortal
by having
the gall to die
now watch
and listen
to their eulogy
on your TVs, phones
and devices
then click on
the next
hot new thing
trending
and don't forget
to share
© by Ivan Jenson.
Used with the author’s permission.
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Ivan Jenson is an artist and writer who lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His poems have appeared in numerous publications and his artwork has appeared in national magazines and ad campaigns. Ivan enjoys reading, running, walking his dogs, music videos, and strong coffee. Learn more about him at www.IvanJenson.com.
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Sondy Squirrelly:
Bravo
Posted 07/05/2015 09:45 AM
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transitions:
Perfect and on-the-money true. If I never hear another word about the 'Kards' I will be extremely Grateful. Thanks, Ivan.
Posted 07/03/2015 12:18 PM
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msruff:
Ouch!!
Posted 07/03/2015 10:19 AM
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rtaylor947@aol.com:
Wish I'd written that.
Posted 07/03/2015 09:42 AM
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paradea:
Great!!!This one hits the nail on the head of waste-of-time knowledge. Trash in...trash out!!!
Posted 07/03/2015 09:36 AM
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Wilda Morris:
The poet certainly nails much of our culture.
Posted 07/03/2015 07:48 AM
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phebe.davidson@gmail.com:
Jenson's poem leaves one tempted to say Amen!
Posted 07/03/2015 06:07 AM
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Supa:
Cynical.
Posted 07/03/2015 12:28 AM
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