Our Ethos of Enough: A Satirical Poem on Ethics
A critique on capitalistic 'ethics'. An attempt to dig beyond flowery jargon and utopian proclamations by capitalistic ventures. Integral enough, As long as it can collapse, Like a glass placed at a table's edge only so that it may fall. The fall and the break were never costly, Costly enough. Authentic enough, As long as the mirror's reflection is but a decorated poster. As long as hiding the Diabolical feels not quite effortful. Until it finally does. A poster is replaced anew. Transparent enough, As a cup of ceramic that revels in announced-transparency. So what if you can't see through? We at least tell you can. Reliable enough, As long as you wish to rely, Because only when you stop relying do you realise that it didn't make a difference. Withdraw your hand from a handshake, Put them back into your pockets to realise how cold the hands were. Moral enough, As long as you can no longer separate what sunlight looks like from the clear sky, And a scattering t...