“There’s been no change,” doctor says.
“His heart’s still beating, but he
            doesn’t know.” 
   Interminable hell of
status quo.

  “All in favor?” Deed is done.
Society sinks further.
            A new low.
   Populous opiate of
status quo.

  Rich stupor of opulence
intoxicates the masses,
            hearts in tow.
   Damnable drunken daze of
status quo.

  Slip under the radar, do
just enough to just get by.
            Just like so.
   Slip-sliding sub standards of      
status quo.