Absolute Yuck

there’s a book on the table

and keys in the door

only one gets you out of here alive

we can’t read our way through

reinforced concrete walls

it’s the message we carry with pride

we’ll get what we’re given

if we don’t take what we need

no prizes for playing their games

and you fight coz you know that

one day you’ll find peace

in death or in love or in life

if we remain peaceful

then what happens next?

it’s not our decision to make

the terms are dictated by

those who oppress

and they know just what is at stake