i watched as they scrambled off to light the signal tower
i knew without a guide how they'd all be devoured
disappointed children play like they're in charge of what's to come
the night grows blacker still
block out the sun
while the light farm kept them occupied
i watched as they jockeyed for position in the line
to the boat that would take them to a softer place to die
and i tried to keep the smile on my face from everyone
the clouds grow blacker still
block out the sun
while the light farm kept them occupied
while their iphones kept them occupied
while their rifles kept them occupied
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