When You Notice

Until further notice,
I'll borrow your soul,
to paint these images.
I'll ravage your body,
to feed shallow intentions.
I'll degrade your character,
to serve the end I'm after.
I'll suspend your thoughts,
to sell goods I've wrought.
I'll drain your essence
and bask in your absence.
Love to watch you paint your face,
and show you believe in my case.
I can pay a salary with full benefits,
all I ask for is a child's innocence.
I'll inspire your culture with unique difference,
peace throughout the world, good riddance.
I know what you want is edgier television,
I'll remove the need for you to make a decision.
I'll trade you intimate privacy,
for power as far as my eyes see.
I'll make it seem silly for all to be healthy,
for the sake of keeping the economy wealthy.
There's life, there's death and then there's taxes,
sing my guarantee they belong in the same brackets.
I'll keep your schools safe from drugs,
and make sure that alcohol is in great supply,
if you allow me to make nicotine safe to buy.
I promise to give you something to love,
as long as you subject it to what you're afraid of.
I promise to make sure your dreams remain so,
shh, sleep, there's no where to go.
And for any and all who you show this,
I promise to give it all back, when you notice.