its all very dramatic early on
the crushing defeats and miracle victories
then charge to the next campaign
just over the hill

at some point along the way
the nuclear bomb is invented
the entire population of
your heart is wiped out

tender and cautious, make your way
amongst the fallout, silence all

gradually the motion returns
to the world going on around you
another survior of the wickedness
stumbling forward through the haze

slipping and falling, repeated bruising
a few bandages, mostly scandals

finally, as you regain control of
your sensitive core, assessing
all the damage and awake to find
work is your only faithful mistress