It is true, I am discouraged
for man fell stuck, eternal jaunt.
For golden gates we have gone savage
and turned the world to carnal haunt.

A painful purpose pervades my days:
For men to end their babble tower --
A call to brains to reappraise
our hearts and minds before devour.

I have seen the battle for(e)
hearts and minds of men;
A silent front,
the theatre of war: defiled

perception