We Can Build You
Take me apart,
bit by bit,
And sew me up
with wires.
Fire glows behind
the marbles
I used to call my
eyes.
They’re
sterilized, but amplified,
So rest assured
that I see you
Though you’re
miles and miles away.
Can you see me,
too? I’m sure you do!
Can’t you see,
we’re out of phase,
Or maybe we’re
just mis-aligned.
I’m certain
that a small adjustment
Will get us back
on line…
CPUs and vacuum
tubes,
They’re
humming, glowing, neon blue.
They cast a glow
around you
As I tie you up
with cables!
Lay your body on
the table,
Throw some
switches, turn some knobs.
The needle’s in
the red!
My God, you’ve
been misled!
Misled by this
new aesthetic.
An anaesthetic
morphine dream,
It’s nothing
but synthetic sheen.
It seems a bit
obscene…
I know where
you’ve been,
And I know what
you’ve seen.
It’s written
‘round your stare;
The rumpled
clothing, tangled hair.
But be aware,
someday soon,
You’ll be
repaired;
No need to look
so scared…
I know just what
buttons to push!