edgy

I see production and consumption
the dance of the vanities
intricate complications
finance, well-being
weapons systems

I see, and you too see
the models on the catwalk
the trim beard of the environmentalist
the proud fathers of sports cars
the high fives in the chic bars
the refugees shouting for water
for a drop of humanity

I listen out for the silent one
I prick my ears
are those steps approaching ?
we all want, we all need
all bleed

I hear the cook chattering
about scandals, the internet, politicians
the drivers admiring, desiring the gleaming automobiles
I hear it, don´t you hear it too ?

The players of instruments
druggies or prim performers
are sometimes the only ones

The plain clothes inspectors catch the faredodger and I hate them
don´t you too ?