was it just a fallacy of tainted memory
to believe that things were really all right?
were the qualities of wisdom and knowledge
equivalent to mere facts online?
were the virtues of character and content
more than just a popularity game?
was the protocol of rational judgment
it's fucked up beyond all recognition
just a symptom of the time
you might call it modern cognition without a reason or rhyme
was the platitude of honorable mention
only a dishonor to behold?
was being second only first among the losers
just the same as getting old?
it's natural to feel unlucky
too many winners spoil the prize
so if you are on the bottom don't you cry
was history just a futile mission
without a context to reveal?
was lacking sense of place or social purpose
it's fucked up beyond all recognition
just a symptom of the time
you might call it cognition but don't ask why