Dance of Shame

Let them dance Men clad in robes of shame Let them wiggle and mingle Twist, turn and tingle- Till they burn in their joyous flame. We will watch silently As their perspirations wear them out. Silently we will watch, Obey, and light our torch To see who amongst them survives the bout. Men intoxicated by the love of power, Men subdued by vaccine of greed Waving scabbards of hatred in the air Feeding the nation with crumbs of fear Dance; today the drum calls you to your deed. Let the beat continue its satirical melody. We can hear the rhythm- Flowing through the reverie of felony "Dance, you who stole the key of harmony, Today's promises tomorrow you will redeem." Find a gong and a stick And call the towncrier to duty. Tell the world about this dance of shame In a land where treacherous leaders have soiled her name- And defiled her beauty.