These last two weeks, I have watched more TV,
Than normally, in a year I see.

And I have come to realize,
That spending my days like this is not very wise.

Because the only thing you gain,
From sitting in front of this tube is back pain.

Or a brainwashed head,
From all the nonsense that is being said.

It is all about the Obama and Romney guys,
And all the other Washington lies.

And when you watch judge Judy or Dr. Phil,
You wonder if the whole country has become mentally ill.

But the biggest indoctrination.
Is the constant push for medication.

They tell you laughingly that you can expect,
More than one serious side effect.

And in case the one who dies is you,
Your family can try to sue.

It is all very sad,
But this world seems to have gone mad.

Common sense seems a thing of the past,
But the current trends I hope won’t last

When I arrived here in 1964.
There were opportunities galore.

But the big difference I see,
Is that more people now want things for free

They do not realize that it means ill-fate
When we all depend on the state,

Because none of us will be elated
When everything is over regulated.

Being self sufficient and independent is a gift
And keeps us from being adrift.

While watching TV at home alone
I see a nation with no back bone

And a future of blight
While our politicians constantly fight

About maintaining their own job and luxury
While the masses face more and more misery

It is all about some peoples greed
Instead of addressing every ones need.

I am so sorry it has come to this
But for my grandchildren I wish

Old values, honesty and trust ,
Because to be happy that is a must.

I should worry about all this no more,
As through worse cycles, the world has gone before.