When Everything Becomes Old

When everything becomes old

and all that is new becomes

elite

That all which happens is 

a hand in two and lips and

lies are two in one 

Then once was precious is

a down and life is looking

around for a shout for 

something more -- then 

the sun and moon are dull

and the spirit and soul

are running around ; looking

for something true.

Then the world leaves.

  And trees die.

And oceans shudder

coming ashore in sunder.

That which was less 

becomes the greater

and lies abide in coffins

and fair maidens in hats.

  :: 09-15-2017 ::