I wonder
what do the corridors of power look like?
who and whom walk there?
and what shoes do they wear?
do they take alternates and a spare?
are they alone?
should we care?
where will all the corridors lead?
when to begin, when to run, when to lay down?
I [...]
The Russian Bear devours,
The Chinese Bear sits silently,
The Ukrainian takes aim, prays, fires and flees,
resolve to help,
reach but, no answer,
retaliate without bullets, a dreading insouciant response,
solve by beginning again,
search in another land,
satiate hate, with words of protest, heart calmed whilst rockets fall,
plans [...]
