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