1984 is now

it's eerie, it's

strange and ominous.

how were close to being

in the world

of 1984 by Orwell.

take down the statues,

burn the books.

erase and rewrite history

to our current liking and needs.

making the past

not what it used to be.

the hate speech on both sides

is all day.

all night.

we are watched

by both parties, by technology,

and corporations.

there is not just

one big brother, but

a dozen vying for your attention,

or vote, your adoration

and dollars.

stealing your soul,

your freedom, 

your diminishing hope.

everything you type, or watch,

or google

is recorded.

every step you take, every

breath you make.

big brother is upon us.

be careful what you think

dear comrade.