Looking down
what largely to descry
but an idolatrous eye -
image uninviting...
spreading shade... startling,
selfishness... saber-rattling,
greed... wolfish, all-swallowing
inner sense - dense, wallowing...

Image frightening...
tongue in cheek,
palm-greasing...
betrayals petrifying!!!
Warm blanket missing...

Hearing sounds... unappealing,
noise of dark creatures
voice misbelieving, heathenish
sobs chilling...
goblet with tears filling...

Looking down
what mainly to detect
but misdeed variform of a worm
scene of ill-omened effect
shockable wailing
provident posture failing...

Not bowing down...
unregretful!
forgetful
of grace and favor!
unending joy,
the incurable prodigal child
will not savor...