Oh little glass and plastic connection to the world,
You give me such little pleasures.
I can write press releases to the tune of Lady GaGa,
Get “today’s payday” texts from the nanny,
Call and harass LG,
Watch digital copies of movies,
And check my personal e-mail.
All from the comfort of my desk at work.
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