the change of time

The engine roars

the stallion rears,

lights grow dimmer 

candles hypnotic shimmer, 

wandering footsteps thud 

footsteps thud - the only similarity.

Trains shunt

oxen grunt,

machine guns chatter

swords clink and clatter, 

people aimlessly trudge 

people trudge - the only familiarity.

society led by the sport player

society follows as the priests leads prayer, 

rifles unto flesh, rip, 

guardsmen, burning oil, tip, 

brutal ignorance prevails

ignorance prevails - an eternal similarity