lemmings in Chicago

it's a pep

rally,

a feel-good bonfire

of emotions.

a cult

of one clapping like

seals,

or lemmings

going over the cliff

in droves.

bearded boys

in football jerseys,

there's laughter

and tears

of joy.

rah rah rah.

where are the cheerleaders?

where

are the pom pom

girls,

the cow bells,

the horns

and drums.

there's a lot of hot

air

in the room,

a lot of jumping

around,

but never a single

word

about how,

or a definitive plan

to get

false promises done.