Because we are peasants in a land of thieves.
Because we are beyond consolation.
Because beauty is sold into whoredom.
Because the coin of the realm is a slug.
Because we pray, but have forgotten how.
Because we "find," but dare no longer seek.
Because we enslave--others and ourselves.
Bowing to fools, we shackle the wise.
The Children of Light flutter--and depart,
Leaving their questions in the quivering air:
"Why bring us into this pinwheel of sorrows?
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