Submitted by : writer1 on Think

Sitting here on the sofa
With the remote control
Not knowing which channel to watch
So just flicking through them all

Sometimes settling on one
Quickly absorbing the information
Using TV sometimes to relax
And sometimes to hide frustration

Frustration that, looking at myself
I'm not doing much in life at all
So I find those who are
Through the remote control

But who is controlling who, I wonder?
All this information coming through the TV
From a remote distance these movies, dramas
Could be influencing, even shaping me

Could it be that even though I'm changing channels
Using this device, the remote control
I myself could be remotely controlled
Shaped and influenced by them all

The more movies and programmes I watch
As well as less time, another impact I find
Is that my thoughts increase in volume
And there's more confusion in my mind

I'm not saying I shouldn't watch anything
But life's too short to just watch it all
Just watch a few things now and again
And take back some control

Constant power struggle between me and the TV
See the last words of the 2nd and 4th lines
Of verses 1, 3, 5 and 7
Power switching between us all the time

Sometimes sitting passively, watching channels
Reach me, some making me remotely controlled
Some movies, programmes dulling the mind and spirit
Next time we see these sorts, let's switch off them all

Saqib Hussain - author of "Sweet Bird" and other works available for free download from https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/SaqibHussain