lost on the road to home

black spider-webs of glistening wires stretched over the wet slick road.
man-trees with trembling limbs, reaching out for your mind.
what monsters lurk just beyond those lights, behind the shaded windows?

the big, blue, cyclopean eye has the populace mesmorized with a hypnotic spell.
there are wicked witches there, and monkeys with wings to snatch the small dogs
of little girls, who are so innocent and pure.

there are also strong metal men with x-ray eyes,  to fight the evils of the world.
there are heroes and wise men that give sage advice.
who among us does not reach out for the crumbs eaten by the birds of paradise?

now there is no way home, save for the light gleaming off the sweating six pack
sitting next to the masters' chair, and the scent of reefer to follow with your nose.
the radar warmed victuals from the fridge aren't enough to sustain you but.....

you tread on through the inky-darkness, hoping for a knight in shining armor,
willing to defend your honor, wanting only your undying love.
you would be willing to give your all, for a  sword of liberation.....of vengence.

alas, poor 'yoric' i knew him well. but he is dead, along with your visions of greatness.
the straw man you looked to has fallen prey to the flames of lust.
the lion is not brave enough to stand up to the wizard that hides in the shadows of illusion.

fear not! i will save you! you only have to ask, i will shout your independence to the world!
you don't need anyone but me. i can push back the darkness, light the fire of freedom.
my name is legion, but i will answer to...... me, myself and i.