Dumb Man

The voice inside me is screaming today,

As if to compensate the sewn lips

Of mankind, being kind no more

And hypocrisy kneaded to its core.

At this hour,

Darned is the honest

Blessed is the sly

When blood flows in rivers

And water nowhere around!

With smiles aimed at cameras

And frowns reserved for people

I walk around in this queer race,

Masking my voice like an ace!