a new city threatens us with invasion, 

like all the cities that came before.

you, you flake off by the summery breeze

by each new caresses, so purposefully gentle.

me? i am beautifully painted, 

the whole surface of me, 

glittering in the moonlight in 

an enchanted armour. 

it shines tonight, encased by

fire escapes that someone forgot

to design into chelsea, it whispers

savages savages they are

barely even human. savages savage

they only see this world.