Excuse me while I put on my face –
I'm not ready to see anyone yet.
Just a moment to adjust this smile
And get things properly set.

[pause]

OK, now everything is set.
I can say what's expected
according to prescribed protocols:

"Hello fellow citizen.
Good to see you today!
How's blah, blah, blah?
Everything here is hah, hah, great!"

"Work is wonderful –
management is a joy.
Yes, I 'm very happy with the government
and productively employed."

"Of course I have faith in the System –
It's the best in history!"
May it last another ten thousand years!

"Our leaders are Supremely Wise
and care about you and me."

[pause]

Why do so many people live this way –
fostering delusions of wellness
that are fake?

The answer is obvious;
if too many people wake up,
a revolution will take place.