Since You Asked (10)
The corners of the lie
where the century waits
no more public spaces
more control, less power
in the places we congregate
citizens prosecuting pleasure
sunshine on a good day
moment's silence, a dream
most nights by children
open, on a silent plain
the lawless lie scattered
from blows, from hot words
the sparks fly off hot winds
let them come, sweet love
let them come, sweet love
a brave new world!
These are so good - that brave new world!
ReplyDeleteCheers, James.
DeleteEnjoying the "Since you asked" series - great to know that the lawless are still appearing albeit lying scattered from blows in the brave new world!
ReplyDeleteDear Kristen, Thank you (always) for listening. Yes, I reckon the lawless have always lain scattered from blows in the brave new world. Which is testimony to their commitment in shaping that brave new world.
Deletefold in the corners of the lie
ReplyDeletesee where truth's hung out to dry
tuck soul into its cheerful tune
proclaim our laws over the moon
don't ever you ask why
Sure, just do the washing. Don't think so much.
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