The Treaty of Sighs

The treaty was signed in a cacophony
of celestial sighs
those delicate samurai
born of the skies
come at long last
to demystify
what can no longer be sanctified

come to mummify the buy-and-buy
of them so-called dignified
wise guys
still using time to justify
the Treaty of Versailles

vainglory itself edified
by that double eyed
butterfly

come once again to spy
on this unholy playpen
where urchins barter
for stolen whens
our shallow men

Those mercurial wren
made less
by their own hand

planned and banned
this free-for-all grandstand
across the heartland

and everyone...
well, everyone's just waiting
on a command
while impotently hoping
on a someday
dreamland

that bit of sand
on which
to make their stand...

Like it's not quicksand
up to their waistband

The Treaty of Sighs
has been signed
once again

the delegation sent

due now
is the rent

along with recompense for every truth
bent
every shred
of torment
however well-meant

For the Season of Discontent
is upon us
that quiver of malcontent
that supplement
erected
to aid our collective ascent

Just keep in mind...
this angel

she be sent.


X
08/29/2023



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a reaction.

© Raena Exe 2023

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