hubris
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Below this ground lies the infinite ocean graveyard
The seas overtaking boundless promises
Left for the tides to discard
Waves washing away titanium tiles
She stands a witness to history's changes
And winces at corrupted exchanges
The howls of her children burn her ears
As liberty bursts into tears
Unable to fight back; unable to save
Soaring over the seaWings of wax and featherMy father flying belowWarning of warm weather.But I have freedom at last!Freedom to do as I pleaseI can twirl and whirl aroundIn this wonderful breeze.
Turtles are gods
On fallen trees, looking up.
Surveying the wild green
Water I approach without grace.
The turtles fell, as little gods fall,
Soft, and without diameter, into