Who Pays The Piper

We live in a corrupt society.

Who Pays The Piper

Always the groom,

never the best man

at the funeral of hearts

where undertakers, with law degrees,

in dark suits,

with dark faces and hollow eyes,

watch with glee

as more names are etched upon

headstones of oak.

And as more forests are felled

they lay tarmac, lit by eco friendly

street lights,

and build sleazy hotels and clubs

of ill repute

where fish may gather to spawn

and begin the life cycle again

in order to satisfy

the feeding frenzy.

 

25/10/14

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ethan]

Great job, I really like this :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Ethan

[Beccy]

Yes, we are complicit by our acquiescence.

Beccy.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Beccy.

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh, wow, I love this one, John. It is very good, with a lot of smart, cynical, wry humour. Very nice, even though it doesn't come from a very nice place.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much 'M'

[Beccy]

Such true words John, but ultimately of course, we live in a society of our own making.

Beccy.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

But not often of our own choosing as we are either complicit or acquiesce and leave our fate in the hands of those with power. Many thanks Beccy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

riveting piece, and as Pryde said...excellent metaphors to bring to light something we all can believe...someone will eventually pay the piper...the question is...how much will be owed.

as we live in a society of instant gratification, and quick fixes...and those come with a price...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks Jacob

[Pryde Foltz]

Yes … I've been to such a funeral … even when both parties agree there are prices to be paid … hearts to be mended and new identities found. Great metaphor work with this one, John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you dear Pryde.