Ben Nardolilli

Satellites

The boys are back, bad for life,
It’s a new year for them, new contests to submit to

Hairstyle bans? They transcend them,
They know the stories everyone needs to know

Events are picked just for them to enjoy,
Our revolution has to be theirs, we all deserve better

Get on aboard if you believe them,
It’s the last chance to get a ticket to party on the subway

Ben Nardolilli

Good Day, Applicant

I was taking on immigration policy via song,
and hoping for a UNESCO compensation payment

But now my wounded nature is thinking of letting go
in advance of reading any more work, meanwhile

The winners of awards ceremonies are still filling out
my dance card with exclusive impressions

That reveal who really controls the secret plan:
lawnmowers on the border in search of free agency

Half a bookshelf of political theory tells me so,
the other now serves me as a standing desk

The old prizes? Complimentary brothel tickets,
a way for the of the future to say its cooler than yours

Yet I go on, saying: Dear Writer/Reporter/Blogger/
Freelancer, recording is easy: reminder, one month left