Was it your fate to be imprisoned here?
You sit in the lotus position, clear your mind,
practicing techniques The Collective taught you –
remember that Project Z must be defended,
Portia will penetrate your puny brain, drain
your memories to catch a glimpse of vital data,
the antidote to utter control over Techno-City.
This sound-proofed cell is so silent you could scream –
so instead, you dream
of your escape, but know it’s a fat chance,
‘cuz everyone who’s ended up in this prison
has been wiped clean, never heard from again.
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