Civility's been 

choked out like some rube in a 

dark city alley

No fairytale this,

when nature's beauty is curbed

by this nation's beast

Shake the trees and watch 

'em fall from their high branches 

and tumble to earth 

 Silver shimmering 

on the water is more real

than the coins you chase  

The crane takes wing so

angelically awkward as 

it shambles onward 

Berate and browbeat 

like some imperialist 

of yore, but just wait  

Templates for temple 

building don't include guidance 

for constant worship