Dark Angels

Their shadows stir and mutter

But too low for you to hear,

They often lapse in silence, when

A group of you appear,

They hunch down in their hoodies

Or they mix with the elite,

It’s hard to tell the goodies

From Dark Angels in the street!

 

They populate street corners

Sell their poisons down the line,

They wait for you in alleyways,

Give in, and you’ll be fine,

Their friends are dressed in uniforms

With batons, on patrol,

But ready cash backhanders see them

Under their control!

 

They have no moral compass

And in that, they’re not alone,

They sit up in the boardrooms

Hold the mortgage of your home,

They never pay their taxes

But they lecture you on yours,

And hold the nation’s flag aloft

As soldiers fight their wars!

 

They’re chauffered in their limousines

Avoid the ghetto slums,

But help their fellow henchmen

By supplying them with guns,

They hold a friendly congressman

A captive to their will,

And promise fair elections

If he’ll pass a certain bill.

 

They’re there electing Judges

Who consolidate their power,

For money is the way they bring

Your poverty to flower,

While barristers distort the law

On technicalities,

They free the dire offender,

Bring the victim to his knees.

 

They’re out there in the daylight

And they’re hidden in the night,

They’re constantly recruiting

Just to feed their appetite,

They revel in corruption and

Rely upon our greed,

The Devil and his minions,

Dark Angels of his seed!

 

David Lewis Paget

Reviews

[外人 (Gaiji..]

Sadly a lot of people are able to do anything for "god money" :(
I think there's a great society satire (at least a satire about a part of it) here :)
The poem is amazing, technically speaking, the sounds in the verses really surprised me, great rhymes, and I could even "sing" it in my head. Great job =D

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Sadly true...but fantastically written and thought out. Makes me think of "The love of money is the root of all evil." Will it ever end?

[Mic]

Greed at every level... sad but true.

Love the bump and rhyme scheme in this one!

Very well done, Mr. Paget.

[TPK Stories]

Great write....

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Great job..!!

[Jvl narasimharao]

They are like politicians in India.Your poems portray life in its true colours

[Alicia Schroeder]

Well said my friend.. Wonderful peice.. It is so sad how selfish and greedy the world is..

[The Random Writings Of ..]

How true your words ring, I love the reference to the hoodies, Yes, indeed they do hide behind them, and mix with all! I am glad that this piece has been put out there, all though some may not agree. I certainly see the devil and his minions on Washington and all over. I wish this piece could be sent to all the corrupt officials, whether on the street, or all the way up to the one sitting in the oval office!
The piece flows perfectly and I want to comment on so many different parts, but over all I must say this hits the stop right on!
"And hold the nation’s flag aloft
As soldiers fight their wars!"
This line especially speaks volumes! And it is sad to say the least.
The political aspect you bring out in this is truly worthy of 5 stars! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[A love for poetry]

Indeed, very true.

[Loner]

Great write once again from u ......