The Pay Off

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Tall grey tunnels rise

Up over the small town,

Belching thick metallic smoke

Into a dull, lifeless sky.

People march in anger 

and protest.  T. V. crews

Join them.  Meetings are

Held and a large donation

Made to a local hospital.

Upon this gesture of goodwill

The small town looks and smiles,

Then lights it's fires

Against the winter's chill.

Pre-packed meals are cooked.

Dishes washed in soft,

Synthetic bubbles, and

The small town flushes it's waste

Deep into the belly  

Of a dull, lifeless lake.

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