college kid
bright eyed
optimistic
view of a world
conceived in
principle
virtues
guiding along the prescribed path
work hard
go far
grades are representative of your drive
your ambition
invest in certificates and
broken promises
not in what you love
compete against your peers
to serve another
the corporations
limited liability organizations
axe the cattle
to save the ranch
branded by
billion dollar brands
graded on arbitrary measurements
to reap greater returns
for less than a fraction
work towards that
new title granting
more work for
stagnant pay
just comfortable enough to stay
yet not enough to
keep the mind from wandering
cliche as it is
slaves in white collars and
cheap ties
just for decoration
pace the office landscape
with pale indifference
fruitless shrubs sprouting
‘neath halogen light
yearning for the view of an open sky
so they plant them near the window
some break through that
pristine
glass ceiling
live comfortably if
not
uneventfully
others
pursue their vices and
excess
some play the role of
magnanimous leader
offering bonuses
that barely
finger
the coffers
and many more
conceive a closed off creation in
their own image
on the backs of those
who some say
have taken on lesser risks
because if history has taught us anything
it’s that
employment is stable
and
all companies
have the best of intentions