Propaganda
︎︎︎ Christopher Hammond
︎ June 5, 2026
You flaunt your taste
like a puppet or
a halftime show.
I try my best
not to poke fun;
I find the urge to be mean,
crass; not very pleasant—
Because you are men,
I do not inform you
of your condition
or of your proximity
to your own demise.
What was it you said?
Oh right… Yes—it was love.
I tell you cocaine’s not all that fun,
but I am lying.
Yes, yes. Love.
like a puppet or
a halftime show.
I try my best
not to poke fun;
I find the urge to be mean,
crass; not very pleasant—
Because you are men,
I do not inform you
of your condition
or of your proximity
to your own demise.
What was it you said?
Oh right… Yes—it was love.
I tell you cocaine’s not all that fun,
but I am lying.
Yes, yes. Love.
Christopher Hammond is a writer from Virginia. He sometimes goes by Chris.
Also by Chris: Saints Hotel
Also by Chris: Saints Hotel