After traveling across the planet and back
and peering through many passages
of so many societies
both secretive and overt
I have come to the undeniable conclusion
about mankind - a species that I love so.
That due to all its frailties and quirkiness;
it’s kindness and brutality of which
can only be summarized by reflecting upon
and with subtle refinement of a golden oldie
from an era of monumental history;
I do hereby foresee, but not heed:
“They’re coming to take you away, ha-ha.
They’re coming to take you away ho-ho.” 1


Copyright © 2005 Sara Coslett


1. Song lyrics “They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha, Ha”
by Napoleon XIV