Vices

There is no such thing like a dinner with nothing

but chatter;

Viler happenings fill those crowded halls

of any rich man's mansion, instead.

Because when gluttony is quenched

with the roast flesh of lowly beings,

the virtues of lust haunt with their moans

the Red Silk Carpets.

Because when their hearts desire, nudity becomes the instrument

of night's orchestra

and as they entwine

they form the most exalting chord

Sin and lust and harlotry have replaced all piety

...for the praise of their lord

But no, no

Why would any of them become such a thing

as Christian?

Why would they, when they can gather in rituals

with women and men alike

with the heavenly melodies of Mozart's works

drinking the wine poured

upon each other's breasts

sniffing cocaine as much as they breathe.

As they lay there drunken and stoned

waiting for their life before due time to end

They take one last glimpse to what

they are born and die for;

the instincts of their nature.

Dimitri Chad