Tree of Knowledge blighted
Rough bark on thick trunk projects
the strength that once was
and hides the rot beneath
Withered roots no longer drink
from Good Earth and water pure
They tap a poison pool
and bear tainted fruits
Seduced by charlatans presenting
false choices as truth
Safety or Liberty
convenience or death
The new canons to be obeyed
Ignoring truths
that life is cruel
and happiness accidental