as if to depreciate the world
more people were brought in
because thats what people do
more more more
how do you like it
how do you like it
shining star
of the island
reaching for the water
diving deep and
wrestling with the
jaguar
in the night
it's eyes are fire
and teeth of diamonds

the war is starting again
just outside
right there

the bodies are laying in the street
more more more
we will eat s'mores
we will eat you alive

sing your song
with joy for
being alive
sing the song of the child
pushing a laundry cart

sing your song of
the woman who talks

and humms
to the sound of St. Anne

listen to the sound of sand
and locust
and water

listen now to the wind
or the street
or the white noise of traffic
or the thought of the neighbor
dog barking all day
that's not a pleasant thought!

poor doggie!