Stay, Illusion

Stay, Illusion

". . . stay, illusion."  -- Hamlet Act 1 Scene 1 Line 139

Stay?  Stay, Illusion?  Why?

Is there an advantage in clinging

to our illusions?  Security is

an illusion, as is unconditional love,

fair play, the happily ever

after ending, low calorie deserts,

a living wage, god, labor saving

devices, the right to privacy,

salt substitutes, the life time

warranty, satisfaction guaranteed,

safe cigarettes, sex after 60,

the nest egg, a binding verbal

agreements, a comprehensive

energy policy, a war for peace, 

compassionate Republicans,

Democrats with a plan,

Independent's with a chance,

spam protection, pop up blockers,

low cost housing, sufficiency,

palpable decaffeinated coffee,

and a tie without food stains.