Destitute Delivery

Destitute, O destiny?
Thinning at the ranks?
Doubtful, thy delivery.
Whom to give our thanks?

Riddle red run roundabout?
Automaton, flee!
Rhyme, ravine, regime, rot, rout!
Blessed, blackout, be...

Unity of message?
And what would be the point?
Straits, afford the passage?
O yellow priest, anoint...

Teeth, open in serried row!
Faces, peer in deep!
Broken is the golden bow?
O my masters, weep!

Weakness in the belly?
There's always lots of that.
Predators, hie to hell. He!
Nameless names from hat...

Ocean water, rush in quick...
Break the candlestick.
Light the match, ignore the wick.
Give the end a flick.

Burst upon the basement?
O slaughterhouse, succor.
Evil case of easement?
Weathervane, point to war.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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