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All rising but Self

                                          Oceans are rising,
                                      So are the aspirations
                                       Unchecked, untamed
                                           Fierce crowds of
                                 Hasty, unconcerned creatures
                                        Called human beings

                                         What is the future?
                               A sky hidden by mist and muck
                                        Nights without stars
                                          Days without sun
                                Earth lost by pollution and war
                                      Whom would they rule?

                                                  Alas!
                                  Wisdom is not communicable
                                          How to salvage
                                   The challenge is formidable
                                        Where are the gods?
                                 Sleeping or enjoying the game
                                         Of their offspring?

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