Faked To Create Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I grew up encouraged to think independently.
And to believe 'everything' I saw on TV,
Was faked to create what was not real.

Many haven't had that opportunity.
And live controlled and unfortunate lives.
Not because of TV.
But because they've been taught,
To have thoughts to think...
Is a waste to keep them processed,
And a value that has no place.

I grew up encouraged to think independently.
And to believe 'everything' I saw on TV,
Was faked to create what was not real.
I feel so alone sometimes,
When I have trouble finding the remote.