Why Did We Waste Those Glorious Nights? Poem by DM W

Why did we waste those glorious nights
With our pretentious gibberish:
Indulging in puerile drinking games?
While the wanton world became darker;
& the flag flying became prouder;
& the News produced more propaganda;
& the celebrities grew ranker;
& relationships turned rancid;
& Marxism was marginalised;
& marketing gained credibility;
& higher consciousness was crucified.
Why did we waste those glorious nights?