let the covers,
hide my face.
an impostor,
take my place

to all parties involved
all maneuvers on hold
Raise the white flag
cease to resist.

draw down the blinds
wave away the masses.
stop the world for the day
let it slip from its axis.


on the street below
there'll be no show.
no masquerade
no ticker tape parade.

no background noise,
no constant hum
no hustle or  bustle,
no beating drum.

The Washington mayor
said there was nothing to do,
only thoughts and prayers
we can offer to you.

as lights flashed blue,
and lights flashed red,
their souls are sleeping
on the riverbed.

while the CEO announced
to family and friends,
that his only regret
were the downward trends.

Casually dressed
to allay their fears,
he hoped his words
would dry their tears.