Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Sapiens

  
Sapiens

I'm Homo, known as Sapiens.  I'm tough.
I've weapons that can kill you.  And
– I've stuff.

I've learned to write.   I've read my fill of books.
I've got my ins with all the local crooks.

So who can touch me?  Yes, there's science, art
– 
But see?  I'm where I am, because – I'm smart.

Wisdom?  Well, although my name is "Wise",
You're better off with smartness
– and with lies.

For truth is well and good, but lies can make
You rich.  That's where it's at.  The rest is fake.

2014 July 23rd, Wed.
Brooklyn, New York

  

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