a difficult time
has come upon us.
a dark shadow
has entered the body.
we do not know
its name.
we call the shadow
fear or
anguish
or misery
thus, we never find
its sweetness.
we have hired
a band of mercenary
hit-men armed
with laser gun x-rays
& chemicals
like gods.
they are ready to attack.
but please,
be silent
for a moment––
hear the shadow sing.