Word of the Day Challenge #58-Untitled Poem

Scurry along

close to the ground

tidy piece of gossip

bit between the teeth

must share

for he

for she

for they all

have gone insane.

Laws are on the chopping block

highest bidder can overturn

cease to play

all those rules

let the world learn to stay.

Like a dog

on a leash

tugged along

beware the growling threat

its teeth are sharp

do not forget.

Bleeding

money thrown to appease the gods

risen falsely

glory in adulation

walk across the backs of the forsaken

willing to commit crimes

in broad daylight

unafraid

there will be no consequences.

Roman Emperors

burn cities

deplete the coffers

shutter libraries

murder dissenters

(those who speak out against…..

cronyism

nepotism

favoritism to the nth degree)

how long before it is noticed.

Voices begin to rise

melding together in one tone

calling out the traitor

calling out the inner circle

better run

it is now…..

The Fox Chased by The Hare

 

©Sept. 10/19

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