The eyes of sacrifice
Stares with a vengeance
Too subtle to note down
Too much teeth
In fact, the notepads are
Always somewhat empty
There’s no possible way to
Document every “I don’t know”
The sweet treat given to
Hope distracts it
And in turn, there’s
Nothing sacred in believing
This case will soon close
It has been a full year
Of government mandated
Hope, wearing an outfit
In this living room,
The eyes of sacrifice
Leak with vibrations
That doesn’t project
In this city house,
The words of sacrifice
Are echoed and contained
Forced in a position of worship