For Winston and Julia

"Katherine would die, and by subtle maneuverings, Winston and Julia would succeed in getting married. Or they would commit suicide together. Or they would disappear, alter themselves[...] get jobs in a factory, and live out their lives undetected in a back street. It was all nonsense, at the both knew. In reality, there was no escape." -- George Orwell, "1984"

it’s knowing that something wrong,
and instead of trying to fix it,
you just live a life of freedom,
covertly breaking unwritten law,
but still outwardly loyal
toward the system.

it’s like carpe diem
but it’s a bit more drastic,
because each day
might truly be your last.

your mind
is an open book
to the thought police
and you’ve committed worse
than thoughtcrime.

they’re waiting for you in room 101

at the ministry of love.