american dream
drugged, involved, warm.
a steady, almost erotic
tremor
connects my heart
to the vein
to the hand that turns the thermostat.
when you are cold
you�ll pray
when you are overheated,
well, you�ll confess
anything.
but I am warm,
and appreciate the norms, beliefs,
and values
of whoever is paying my bill.
whoever supplies
the appropriate pills
to keep me on task,
smiling,
involved,
creating a product.
thank you,
uncle sam,
mother earth,
the god i don't believe in,
mother,
stepfather,
theme song.
I am happy.