lately the wind carries
so much fright and fret
hoopla is everywhere
i can hear the ultimatum
from across the orb
birds of prey commence
to wing low, ready to claw
defenseless, i lay on the ground
have me full your pride
with my land
have me full your safe
with my treasure
and have me full your mouth
with my blood
maybe after that
you will have a heart
written 3/19/2003