Yes folks, the zoo is open. Spending our time eyeing strangers over the rims of our iPhones with speculative if not skeptical eyes. And if that is not enough the cameras, on the phones and on every corner, will do it for us. Stay on the path and don’t feed the animals.
The glass walls are cleaned every once in a while and no one seems to know who the zookeepers are. Nevertheless, the food keeps coming and the cages are cleaned; we are happy and content…so they say. And the next installment is just down the way.
Far back in our memories we seem to remember a different way of living; I remember when everyone went out to shop, and I’m told that at some point you had to grow your own food. These narratives of neverland must be mythical. We’re told what to buy. Take a left by the palm tree and notice the Orangatangs.
Don’t mind the forlorn looks on the faces; they’re happy as clams. Just remind them with a peanut how good they’ve got it! The four walls? That’s just for safety, both theirs and yours. Look at their funny butts; let’s post that! And for our next visit we can just catch them if you look hard enough: the majestic cats of the jungle. I promise they’re in there! And if you’ll follow me, I’ve got just the place for you.
I am one of those horrified zoo animals attempting to hide behind meager shrubbery.
At least you have a partner who will accompany you into an attempt at a different way of life…