Rules

“No photographs!” the guards implored.
To my surprise, they were ignored.
The cell-phone cameras snapped away,
No matter what the guards did say.

The guards were powerless, of course.
No one could possibly enforce
A rule like that among the crowd
Who could care less what was allowed.

Back in the pre-cell-camera day,
A rule meant that we’d all obey.
Yet modern times cause folks to question;
Rules are seen as mere suggestion.

How far will defiance go?
That is what I’d like to know.
When people drive right past red lights,
We’ll see what mischief that incites.

I grew up following the rules
And so, with other likewise fools,
I will abide by set commands
Before society disbands.