Happiness is a Warm Rerun

 

When self soothing failed
and it became quite obvious
that I could not stop the pain
I turned to my trusted friends
who love and guide me
from their flat screen scripted reality

My handsome companions 
always know
what to say and do

They know what it will take
to make my sad ass happy

Now it seems I'm sick
from over consumption
of all the numerous
over the counter
joy inducing medicines
as pitched on TV
by my well meaning 
guardian angels

I am duly advised
by the distinguished looking
white smock clad actor guy
playing the part
of a calming presence
who is also very smart
that I must first
consult with my real physician
to get the miracle medication
as seen on TV

This will numb
not only my new 
consumer fueled addictions
but the teleprescription
comes with plenty
of whispered disclaimer
side effects attached
that can only be remedied
by the same Big Pharma chemists
who made me sick in the first place

Strung out me has gotta admit
this chemical death cycle is pretty grim
but with just another quick shot
of purchase power numbness
these twinges of depression
can be readily suppressed
with channel hopping quickness