Social isolation is a malady of the twenty-first century
But as I just found out, it has created a trillion dollar industry
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The loneliness economy is growing by leaps and bounds
The purveyors of capitalism have found
That lonely people have higher screen-time usage
They retain subscriptions, with emotionally charged content engage
Their loneliness is exploited and monetized
By feeding them content customized
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People living in isolation are customers excellent
In chasing a dopamine rush their time and money are spent
In impulse purchases and scrolling endless
Their attempts to keep at bay loneliness
Are for businesses quite profitable
For them loneliness is a trait favorable
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In the throes of loneliness, I’ll try not to be
A fodder for the loneliness economy
Instead of scrolling mindlessly on my phone
I’ll spend time reading a book alone
Passion...unbridled 