Manipulation

I wrote this poem some time ago as the basis of a song.

You’ve got me!

You’re pulling my mind
Taking, tearing, my concentration
You want me involve myself
For an unknown purpose

You want my engagement,
You want my thoughts,
You want me live in your world
Of distraction and emotion

Is it my money you want?
You’ll make me give it all.
When there’s nothing left
What will you want then?

You can buy and sell my details,
To someone even worse than you
To throw pointless ads at,
As I stare into unaffordable trivia

As you entertain us to death,
Making all less than they were,
Was it worth it? Is it worth it?
We are fools, but what are you?