A poet’s lament.

A silver moon chased by clouds
That cannot catch it.

Peace chased by a world
That will never know it.

Poverty’s end promised
By the rich getting richer.

Nature and climate protected
By benevolent oil companies.

Everywhere,
Words without commitments.
Promises without fulfilment.
Agreements that only obscure,
Promises that never deliver.

Those that care speak,
But lack power.

Those with power,
Look away.