Listen to the rich preach
How you don't need money;
The totally ridiculous
Declare it isn't funny.

Can you hear the whispers
Of the longingly unheard
Waiting for improvements
Knowing it's absurd?

Listen to the takeoffs
From the climate day;
Electric fakes from oil wells
Emperoring the way.

Can you hear the statements
From the politicians
Declaring brighter futures,
Stockpiling munitions?

Listen to the new guy
Boast qualifications;
The old bloke set in concrete
Ignoring perturbations.

Can you hear the birdsong
Before it peters out?
Your wonder, hopes and plans
Until they drown in doubt?

Listen to your self
Lying every day.
Watch yourself incessantly
Pretending you're ok.

Can you hear the murmurs
From the underclass
Preparing revolution?
They wanna burn your ass.