Of Dreams and Bullshit

Yes, you can be a millionaire

Just close your eyes and dream

All that bullshit they say about perseverance?

They’re not true at all

I’ve seen men

Working all their lives

For a meager salary

They get at the end of every month

I’ve heard of men

Sleeping on silk sheets

Playing king all their lives

A little problem and it’s suicide—or prison

You can find true love

Just close your eyes and imagine

All that bullshit they say about destiny?

They’re as real as the diwata

You hear in stories

They exist only if you believe

If you close your eyes

And you wish really hard——

Bullshit. The lot of it is bullshit.

created: March 7, 2013