You’re in the loo Holding your precious instrument Your mobile, of course, it’s a part of you It has all your whatsapp groups – aren’t they important They’re probably also on your computer, not just your phone And social media too, has you enthralled As you sit on the throne Answering nature’s call There’s much you scroll Whatever you want or don’t is on the Net Feel joyful in your soul? Ecstatic about all the content? It’s your birthday or anniversary You get a whatsapp notification, then...

It first happened years ago On a fairly routine day There was no hostility Nothing was out of the ordinary But then, the unthinkable Some stranger called me ‘uncle’ He wasn’t joking Or being one up And the guy wasn’t a kid I stopped short and my eyes narrowed, but that’s about all I did There I was thinking I was cool, even hot Until this chap gave me another thought It was like a punch in the gut Some of which hung over my belt So I sucked it in quickly I was impressing myself in my own...

Do you look forward to ads? Thinking of watching some tonight on a big TV? Enjoying them on Instagram, fb and threads? Flipping through newspapers to read advertising copy? No? Didn’t think so But you’re hooked to media So of course, that’s where ads will go They’ll largely be ignored – they have no idea Most are boring and crass But don't many products still sell? Despite ads treating the customer like a dumbass? Yes – product quality, pricing and distribution helps But instead of just...