capitalism in the soil and preoccupied with false grace

the failed visions of both Marx and Smith
the homeless encampments representing the universe
our Covid response an adequate measure
our compassion and adroit drafting seeds

natural inhibition towards justice mocked
marching only reflects centuries of militancy
still stalwarts seek horses to trade
hiding in the sun and gaslighting the night

where parents had a bad day
children learn piano under spendthrift skies
all the while police exploit and kill
mentally ill, vulnerable, assaulted, marginalized
the quickened past appraised and victimized again
the soldiers of empire ruthless speaking for god