Suburbia

On Paradise Lane
Elegant living and style
Are the primary game
In a country club atmosphere,
An easy life without care,
Homes and lawns
Trimmed and neat
With pools and gadgets,
They don't miss a beat,
Families living in harmony
In a perfectly set scenery,
Keeping appearances up
That good times never stop,
All seems so perfect and fair
But beneath one senses
An edge of quiet despair
Where one can suddenly see
The hidden conflicts,
Friction and misery,
Sexual promiscuity,
Financial insecurity,
Mischievous talk and jealousy,
Suburbia - a haven with
A polished, gleaming outer shell
Hiding an inner holy hell...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2007 Alfred Charasz