the reaper

"step into my office"

sit still
and close your eyes

ok, let's not talk right now
just - breathe 
in and out
there you go 

Jesus, you're lookin' good today

t h e   r e a p e r 

it's a concept that's ages old

it seeps out of the cracks

of an ancient cesspool
and into your disturbing dreams at night

often revealed in what whispers
you know - the worm ones

stuck in your throat
pulling them out
throwing them on the floor
and running away from them
because they want to return
and consume you 
and all too often
do

articulately acceptable
certainly accessible

allowed to fester

even multiply

because they got all the angles down

the loop-hole loopster

the tantalizing trickster

ready to 'serve'
right

"bend over ... you're going to like this"

"this is a slam-dunk"


yeah, like that - stand there now
just like that

wow 


ok no guarantees

(and no refunds)

but ok, we got this - "in the bag"
no worries - relax baby
take a chill pill 

yeah, just keep doing
what you're doing here
nice

"I think we can work something out here"

it's all in the creepy conquest

it's the shady lawyer or immigration consultant
(who always looks good - toned, trim and tanned always)

could be an investment broker or a

parent (in sales) at the PTA meeting

who 'likes' you and wants to lend

a helping hand

is all

moving up from behind
sizing you up - checking out
your amazing ass
imagining the pleasure 
composure

always on the prowl

for that next opportunity

to seize the moment
 

deluded, desperate

but cucumber cool

on the surface

almost always a 'respectable' member

of the community - with framed testimonials

on his office wall - italian leather 

and a track record of satisfied customers

in plain view, with all the trimmings

the Armani suit, Piloti shoes - new Lexus

the trophy wife and the vacation home
in an all too familiar family
fumble

regardless - all good
i mean - ok


it's all in the numbers
trapped in the (twisted) tracking
just look at my (fudged) KPI key performance indicators
they're mint

it's all in the stats

 

always ahead of the game

and always on your side
  

"I believe in an America where millions of Americans

believe in an America - that's the America millions

of Americans believe in

That's the America I love"

Mitt Romney (January 2012)

god bless america

it's all in the 'pitch'
those familiar handy hand gestures
formulating the facade
only visible - to those
who have been there
done that

appealing to your most vulnerable 

weakest link

what you see - is what you get

catching you off guard
sinking in the seduction

timing is everything in the art and science
of persuasion 

it's in the robot software 
that parses your words to filter
you into the blow-job of your dreams
once you crack
the code 

and once you're on the grid
detectable by radar - you're IN
congratulations 
then

it's in the small print at the bottom of the contract

ready to be exercised at a moment's notice

the deceptive disclaimer

in a hidden agenda

that only THEY know about

so trust me
i'm really a good guy - really
i have nothing to hide
i'm on your side
really

"no worries ... I got you covered"


your family will benefit
your (smoke-show) wife Trixie, little Billy and Suzie
all on the receiving end after you qualify
after you make this important choice to move forward here
let's do this

it's all outlined in the agreement
and it's a no obligation deal
with a free taco bell meal
for 4 - complimentary
all free

just think of the memories
you'll have

we just need that $500 deposit and your signature
debit or credit - and we're a GO!

i mean geez - does it get any better
than this?

angel milk dear sir
fluffy pancakes, like you've never tasted before 
think - fresh fruit and
maple syrup

dripping




t h e   r e a p e r  




all you gotta do is comply
do this and you'll be glad you did
what was your name again
  
stacked cords of wood
that never get
burned

even in winter 

no real warmth


no worries, just relax
i've got something to show you
hyper-ventilating
switching gears



hypnotize me
feed me