Next Thing To Believe

Why do we believe the hype they spread? Next year they say we all might be dead This spring all will shut down Does this bring you a frown? Rise of gasoline with rise of bread We seem to believe whatever they say Why are their words now gospel today We are losing freedoms More or less, like kingdoms We left one of these, for freedom to pray Let’s see if a rumor I start unfurls Our new cars will be run by squirrels Fueled by nuts and acorns But never peppercorns Because if you do, the car just twirls Written for Sponsor john freeman Contest Name Slapstick Limerick Contest