fragments (decline)

Many,

but not

the majority,

have got

those

decline of

civilization blues.

Many

of those,

will soon

have to learn

the poor man's shuffle

know what it is

to sleep on

the cold concrete

that steals away

any and all

pleasant dreams.

And the cold slap

of the shop owners broom

across the back

letting them know

it's time rise

time to greet the

bright new

rot and decay.