THIS IS A WRAP

 
You look at the bloke; seems alright
A little loud; quite sure of himself
There in the waiting room
Has everything under control

Quit smoking; lost weight; loves chocolate with his beer
Doesn’t think it will cause him any problems
He has had bypass surgery; saved by the bell
Lives on disability income
 
You wonder if that is as attractive to him as
The packaging on all the candy, beer and cigarettes
Why can’t good judgment be presented in an attractive way?
Wouldn’t that cause it to be irresistible?

Work is hard, man, and it takes time
It’s not cool; it doesn’t look good
 
We decorate habit and vice
Idealism does not come packaged
Never has and never will

We’ll see it though, now and then
It has substance and stands on its own
It has the merit which is priceless
 
How easy to choose the downhill road
It looks better; it’s easier
Consequence isn’t that important
Especially when someone else is paying
 
Bloviating has its place
It’s not pretty but has appeal
Let’s not wrap it though
And that’s a wrap
 
Stanski
March 26, 2020 ^