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When in Rome
Written By Alethea Jimison
When in Rome, do as the Roman’s.
A titter of laughter
The clinking of crystal glasses
Celebrate the lifestyle of the rich and famous
Credit your pocket with the illusion of wealth
Slide that card to hide your filth
The festering wounds of your insecurities
Work the job that promises security
When in Rome, right?
Hide your fears behind a smile.
Drink your tears under the table
Let’s take a selfie, because we’re too cute
Validate your beauty with a filter that hides your truth.
Go ahead, when in Rome, right?
We’re so pretty with our lies.
OMG! We’re hot! Like so HOT!
When in Rome, right?
We are all on the crashing Titanic.
Don’t worry, there’s no need to panic
Some are jumping onto the rafts and life-savers.
Yeah it’s not cozy but they’re survivors
Some people are going to sink with the ship
Those are the representatives of the sick
They don’t want to get salt water on a fancy smock
They laugh at those leaving while they mock
They curl contemptuous lips at some as if they stink.
They refuse to accept they’re still going to get wet when it’s time to sink.
When in Rome, right?
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