the helpful world

at random
someone calls you on the phone.
a heavy accent.
but he knows your name,
your phone number,
he knows that you are having
trouble with your
computer. what doesn't he
know you think.
I can help you he says.
are you at your computer
now. let me help you clean
up the system. make it faster.
I have called to assist
you with your troubles,
please let's begin.
give me your credit card
information for starters.
your birth date, your
social security number
and your bank account.
your heart is warmed at how
helpful the world has
become these days.