40. Criss-cross
If the gods used wires
instead of wireless,
you'd not be able to see
the sun. Problem is,
they're on frequencies
our smoke-signal scientists
haven't even dreamed about.
Nights, we play--play--with
the tuner, helped at times,
at other times we're left
to twist and turn at will.
Pity the cherub in charge
of earthly Arbitrons.
