Smell Of Fear

An animal senses fear and quickly
devours it's prey. No less evil do
humans perform on each other, during
their business from day to day.

Weakness leads to quick death, it's
the "Law of the Land"; so if you're
not quite feeling up to snuff, you
better flee from your fellow Man!

They'll search for flaws and justify
your doubt; so-called experts trying
to control your life, and they've got
gold cards and degrees to prove their
clout.

Their goal is to be alone at the top;
obtained by your slaving for them
around the clock.

They'll auction you off without your
consent, but when you ask for thanks
and payment, they'll politely laugh at
your ignorance and tell you it was
...well spent!

Savage beasts devouring their prey,
don't pause to take in the beauty of
a fresh spring day. So if you stop to
smell the roses; don't take too long,
because they're waiting in the shadows
to do you wrong!

Michael Mcguire
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