Addiction

Addiction

It sucks you in without you knowing
signs of addiction  already showing
before you know it you need a fix
checking for Twitter and Instagram hits

You can get anything just ask google
from fancy cakes to apple strudel
before you know it there’s no need to think
Just click on the key and go to the link

Our brains are shrinking to the size of a pea
It’s happening now to you and me
becoming  slaves to our computer screens
It WILL drag you in – it’s guaranteed

It’s happening for real before our eyes
admit it or not – you’re radicalised
You must be strong and resist the urge
for mental health to be preserved

Reminding us with a flash or bleep
rounding us up like a flock of sheep 🐑
leave it downstairs – don’t take it to bed
have a good night’s sleep instead

Constantly plugged into a virtual world
a way of life seemed now preferred
It’s pretty sad now – though it’s true
when reality is right here – in front of you

Kim Hicks February 2021©️