Smoke plumes climb
Cranes and towers
Machines and minds.
Burning forests
Scolding heat
Shade that comforts
The humble and meek.
Clamoring screams
Invade our dreams
Of family peace
And serene scenes.
Terror reigns
On screens and phones
Another soldier
Alone seeks home.
Confusion and chaos
Division and doubt
Watch what you think
And speak out your mouth.
Conspiracies
Hypnotic shrines
Superstition
And molded minds.
Silently
In the cut
We whisper songs
As the smoke climbs up.