These Heavens

See the walls, 											
entering is forbidden,											
power must be kept 											
at all cost 											
nothing is forgiven. 

Walls rise to the heavens, 										
but these heavens 											
below our own feet,											
fire is there 												
stifling contentment.

These barriers 												
of bravado built, 											
bluster its foundation,											
hot air maybe good for foliage, 									
but foolish for sound construction 

The sun will continue to rise every day 								
true heaven always above, 										
and these devil doers as always, 									
will all be on their way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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