Chris Kirk (New Zeland)

the ever-expanding army expands exponentially

allegiances formed fought forgotten

youth uselessly young

when to travel down drain pipes

when to follow the flow of the river
when to pull to shore
when to rest on dry land

naively not noticing the lack of leaves lately

the unusual stench in the air
no stars visible in the night sky
firm surfaces ascend outwards

superficial interface only communion

soulless matter pervades internally
meaninglessness is the new way of life
nothingness is normal, even desirable

the ever-expanding army expands exponentially