The Revolution Is Currently At Your Neighborhood Starbucks

By WoundsLikeStars

Rise up, you underground prophets!!!
You, who hold the richest prize,
That being a salacious sense of self.
You know who you are,
And that is worth its...
Wait...
Are we bored with accolades? 
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.
.
Nonsense,
We are only bored with the mask of independence;
And make no mistake, it is a heavy mask indeed.

The mask is worn by every artist who swears to "indie" virtue
With their hand firmly planted on a marketing contract.

No, no, no!
This is not an assassination of the one who makes bread.
This is a simple observation of the hypocrisy of artistic rebellion.

I once believed you,
Oh angry voice of youth,
When you promised my hungry ears a revolution.
Lately, however,
Your resistance to the "corporate parasites"
Can be found amidst biscotti and beans,
Framing a register with your warm-colored display,
Cellophane-wrapped voices can now be purchased at any participating Starbucks...
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.
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How dare you!
(I'll have mine in a "for here" cup, heavy on the foam)
How dare you, I say!!!

I know I am not responsible for your ascension,
But shouldn't I have at least been consulted?
Though I am not a disciple,
I am far from a pharisee,
"Not fair," I say!
You are book ended by a Doo-Wop compilation and something called the "Zac Brown Band."
Sadly, you look at home.
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I'm terribly sorry, dear reader;
I was distracted by my own expectations
Being drowned in Anniversary Blend.
For coffee is good, but authenticity is better.
Reality, however, shouts, "Only one can pay the bills!"

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Copyright 2011 WoundsLikeStars
Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011.     Filed under: "Beat" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

A little tongue-in-cheek fun. You should know that this was written as a spoken word piece, so try reading it out loud. Preferably in front of a cat.
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  • Alchemist On Thursday, November 3, 2011, Alchemist (688)By person wrote:

    I logged in just to comment on this, I have to say "wow" you are a true wordsmith and artistic just with your thoughts on paper. And I love the idea behind it too.

  • A former member wrote: Very, very good.

  • Devilish On Thursday, November 3, 2011, Devilish (2662)By person wrote:

    Fucking Sweeeeeet.. Such an artist you are... I'm proud.... Scholar

  • WoundsLikeStars On Thursday, November 3, 2011, WoundsLikeStars (56)By person wrote:

    Thank you so much, Devilish.....I appreciate you words so much.

  • lupus tenebrae On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, lupus tenebrae (872)By person wrote:

    Well since all of the neighborhood felines want to eviscerate my face, I wouldn't recommend it. There is literally a Starbucks next door to another Starbucks here, and that scares me. It's almost like they're trading secrets of domination over a frappe mocha, I can hear them, whispering... ;) It's a shame though, that my favorite hometown coffee shop will someday, slowly lose it's acoustic air. *Plants tongue firmly in cheek* nicely done. Scholar

  • WoundsLikeStars On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, WoundsLikeStars (56)By person wrote:

    I was a wearer of the green apron for so long, so I actually have become quite the Starbucks apologist. Their music selections sadden my punk rock heart, however. I'm not interested in being able to purchase The Clash and "A Kenny G Christmas" at the same place.

  • dwells On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    Disillusioned by a former mentor I'd say? Oh, your author's note was aborted because you probably used a character it didn't recognize. Back to this - most enjoyable and well-framed in the hot blood of youthful expectations, thanks.

  • WoundsLikeStars On Wednesday, November 2, 2011, WoundsLikeStars (56)By person wrote:

    Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure what I did there, but I think I fixed it.

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