Here we are
in the middle of
our existential
reckoning
Long ago
we all traded
regretfully abdicated
our voice
and our light
Self-sovereignty
Charge
our command
and means
Trade it all
for bread and
circus
Here we are
in the middle
of our
existential
reckoning
The pawns
and powers
that be
Play checkers
chess and
monopoly
For keeps
for life
for all
To the death
for our
servility
Acquiescent and
idling
Predestinated
circling
Romulus and Remus
paradox
Trade it all for
nothing more than
Concessions
fireworks
Pageantry
and glitter
Gladiators
and jesters
just entertainers
Bread and circus
Here we are in
the middle of our
existential
reckoning
Acquiescent
and idling
Predestinated
circling
Here we are
in the middle of our
existential
reckoning
Acquiescent
and idling
Predestinated
circling