Painkiller

Pain killer is any prescription 

that dulls, or better still, kills the pain - 

physical or psychic. 

It appears

subtle as a python on a branch

waiting for the plunge

upon the victim 

who waits willingly

without any fear.

It is a loyal supporting cast 

that shows up 

in many Hollywood movies.

Think of it,

List the shows you've seen in the past.

You'll see what I mean

The places the pills have been.

 Heroes of the shows

popping little white pills 

in order to flow

Their pains to still 

Is this kind of life real

Life following the reels.