Lie Down

Lie down
Roll over
Good dog
Now hush and listen
Don't be happy
But don't be sad
Be just like everyone else
A robot
A zombie
Notice only
What you are told to notice
Wear bright colors
But not too bright
Display emotion
But not too much
For that is unacceptable
Listen
And do as you are told
Never disobey
This will be your life
Do not end it by your own hand
For that is cowardly
Don't do anything your parents wouldn't
But you mustn't be like them
Don't do anything
But you must do something
So
Lie down
Roll over
Good dog