The Human Sponge

They came in through my ears.
Then the incessant drumming
And very pleasant strumming
Soothed away my fears.

Then they came in through my eyes.
But the captivating style
And the actress’s smile
Diminished all surprise.

As I sat in my armchair
Gazing at the television,
Taking no active decision,
My brain was not quite there.

Flowing into my head
Came unproven suppositions,
Vague political positions,
Like something I once read.

So, if you want to know my mind
On an ethical debate
Or the functions of the State,
Well, you know just what you’ll find.