Progress

I’m not sleeping

well, I’ve got one eye open

spilled thoughts leaking

all that my hearts been keeping

what is a girl to do

I’m steady stuck watching you

yes, you Progress

see, my sleeps being disturbed

‘alternative facts’ and such

the politics BS so absurd

a head full of aches — all too often

another tragedy quickly forgotten

Progress,

please do not take your time

it’s now or never, don’t be in decline

see your stage is set and we see you

just look how much there’s left to do

Dearest Progress,

now don’t be coy

there are systems for you to dismantle

yes, seek and destroy

sound your alarm in fire and smoke

keep us woke and we won’t choke

burn bright through each day in flames

believe me — we’ll be glad you came