1930s—
A country enters colonization too late,
says they need to feed its people after an economic depression.
They invade a country
whose name originates
from an indigenous word for “field.”
2020s—
A country resurrects imperialism,
says they need to curb an influx of drugs after an economic depression.
They invade a country
who name originates
from a colonizer who saw local stilt houses and thought of an Italian city.
1870s—
Men in white masks
go into the city
to capture Black people.
Kill some, rape others.
Make a public display.
2020s—
Men with neck gaiters around their faces
go into the city
to capture brown people.
Kill some, torture others.
Make a public display.
1540s—
Children who are unresponsive or resist affection
are called changelings.
It is said they have no souls,
killing them is justified.
2020s—
Children who are unresponsive or resist affection
are called autistic.
It is said they are an epidemic,
eradication is justified.
Tag: Culture
cage-free poets
the art
one consumes
says much
about them.
the only ethical way
to read poetry is from
cage-free poets,
but its so hard to know
if their publishers
even label them properly.
i know
what you mean—
it’s so hard to find a good
true crime alternative.
they can get close, but
you can always tell it’s a little off.
yeah, i could never
date someone who
listened to an singer
without knowing
and agreeing with
their every belief.
i even leave
the grocery store
if they start playing a song
by some inorganic piece of shit.
ditch the cart in the middle
of the aisle and run.
that’s why
i only listen to
carbon-neutral singers.
they’re more open about their process
and it’s more natural—
healthier, even.
for real.
the only novelists
i read are ones with
a certifiable history of acceptable thoughts.
even their villains
have good intentions.
i go out of my way to find
fair-trade artists
who use unionized paint
in their creations.
What We Learn from Christmas Movies
The Grinch tells you
caring for others is the meaning of the holiday.
Toyota thinks you
should surprise your family with a new truck.
Chevy Chase tells you
being together is all that matters.
Model shows you
people bonding over drinking a similar beer in a football stadium.
Charlie Brown tells you
commercialism is ruining Christmas.
Sephora wants you
to smell like shirtless men in a boiler room.
Tim Allen tells you
faith and family are the most important things in life.
Royal Caribbean says you
and your family should go on a cruise to Alaska.
Rudolph tells you
being different is good.
L.L.Bean says you
should have the same quarter-zip as every other man over 25.
Will Ferrell tells you
family is more important than your job.
Meta wants you
to stalk your coworkers to find the perfect Secret Santa present.
Hero Boy tells you
to believe there’s magic in the world.
Google shows you
Santa using ai to figure out how to dress himself.
Macaulay Culkin tells you
to never leave your family behind.
2wai thinks you
should use ai to trap your aging grandmother’s soul inside your phone.
M. Espinosa 