Bargain Bin Concepts

Bargain Bin Concepts

when complex 
concepts
become 
captives
of commodification
don't they cease
to be complex?

rather
symbolic
tools
for control
of the concept
cheaply
plastered
on imported
shirts
caps
flags
and
stickers

concepts
such as love
peace
freedom
or Christianity
condensed
to images
and symbols
tossed
onto the bargain rack
once
last season's
symbols
fall
out 
of fashion

concepts
as cheap
to the ones
displaying them
as the price
of the t-shirt
deeply 
discounted
come
winter

complex
concepts
condensed
to symbols
signifying
allegiance
to a particular
simple-minded
herd

complex
concepts
condensed 
to symbols
for corporate
and political
gain

the convenience
of thought
condensed
into an easily
commodified
symbol
of patriotism
for only $9.99
and manufactured
in Vietnam

seems
like a hell
of a bargain