The Heart of the Empire

The heart of the empire is pure, solid evil
wrapped in layer upon layer
of shiny lies
half-truths
disinformation
illusions, delusions
traditions, conditions
beautiful words, symbols for herds
black holes, false goals
sensations, damnations
extravagant shows, prized hos
empty rules, broken schools
two-sided laws with one-sided flaws
and money
lots and lots of money.
Layer upon layer
like a pearl
lying in the dark
on a luxurious bed of slime
protected by a hard shell
formed of petrified minds
and blood.

“We are free to praise the emperors democratic clothes.”
Dartwill Aquila

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