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Spectacle

This poem is a sharp political satire that explores power, mass psychology, and the fragility of democracy. Beneath its seemingly playful repetition of likes and dislikes lies a profound warning about violence, manipulation, vanity, and the human desire for domination.

The figure depicted in the poem is not merely an individual but a symbol. It represents those who turn conflict into spectacle, provoke emotions for personal gain, and cultivate devoted followers through excitement and division. The image evokes a lineage of rulers stretching from ancient tyrants to modern populist leaders. Yet the poem concludes by contrasting such power with the voices of ordinary citizens who gather to question authority and defend democratic values.

The "spectacle" in the title is therefore more than entertainment—it is a metaphor for a society that risks becoming an audience, surrendering critical thought in exchange for excitement and drama.


Loves the sight of blood.

Loves a good fistfight as well.

Thrill and excitement are what matter.

Hates being looked down upon.

Hates being contradicted.

Prefers provoking outrage.

Loves to see tearful faces.

Loves making money even more.

If things get dangerous,

a lawsuit will do.

Dislikes kings,

or so he says.

Dislikes favoring the wealthy,

or so he claims.

Displaying raw emotion

is what he prefers.

Loves to provoke.

Loves to incite.

Fanatical fools

are exactly what he likes.

Dislikes arrogant attitudes.

Dislikes being manipulated

even more.

May those who trust blindly

be thoroughly betrayed.

Loves acting with arrogance.

Loves being surrounded by loyal followers.

An eighty-year-old burden

accelerates unchecked.

Hates anything without profit.

Hates being threatened by weapons.

Yet delights in imagining

others trembling before death.

This vulgar spectacle of madness

calls to mind Emperor Nero.

Meanwhile,

waves of people questioning democracy

fill the public square.

Written on June 14, 2026.

It is said that a lavish celebration costing nearly ten billion yen in public funds will be held at the White House tomorrow. Must people truly bow before a showman who plays at being a king?

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