A thousand, mindless bodies
marching in front of me
on a familiar trail through
misty, lush forestry
strained backs carrying towers
of accumulations
free choices made with
weighty ramifications
at the end of the path
a ruinous shrine
as old as the surrounding
coniferous pine
each soul shruggs off
a singular burden
fulfilling each obligation
of that holy bargain
now, encircle the tribute
watch it all burn
stand in ecstacy without
care or concern
I refuse to join this fever,
can never be a believer
I accept my ethical freedom
my will undefeated