stockholm sapiens in poetry

I’ve seen the best minds of my generation
use their masters degrees
to work in filling stations
I won’t pretend
that this is normal
I won’t pretend
that this is right
I don’t care if this
benefits the wealthy
I won’t pretend tonight

I’ve seen the best mimes of my generation
speak customer service
cubicle narrations
I won’t pretend
they should be talking
I won’t pretend
this is not a sorry sight
I don’t care if this
benefits the wealthy
I won’t pretend tonight

I’ve seen the best mines of my generation
collapse on minors
forced to exploration
I won’t pretend
the owners are worried
I won’t pretend
there shouldn’t be a fight
I don’t care if this
benefits the wealthy
I won’t pretend tonight

I’ve seen the best signs of my generation
papered over by past-due bills
torn down for gentrification
I won’t pretend
that we’re not squatting
in this warehouse
where the bedbugs bite
we won’t pretend
it’s okay to be wealthy
we won’t pretend tonight