Lies to Children

The clinking of the glasses

The laughter

The low roar of gossip and women dressed stylishly

A sea of tan skin

Unending

They rise

One

by

One

Onto the podium

The tipsy walking and the laughter that follows

They speak words so foreign

Violence

Peace

Suburbs

Ghettos

Equality

Obedience

They speak humorously

With no repercussions

As they all leave with the ominous sound

"For the children"

The children that stands in the corner

Dressed like a doll

Plastered smiles

Ornaments to the evening

Those who defy

Are left behind

A pleasing figure

To sate the guilt

They lie

Gazes cast upon those:

Holy

Blessed

Sanctified

Dedicated

Divine

CHILDREN

Dresses graze the floor

Comedic acts occur

Wandering beyond the party

Left is an empty hall

The children left behind

They smile still

Intended to please

Clacking heels finally leave

Funds raised

They served their purpose

So now they part

Labor awaits them

Even though they were the ordained few

The last statement uttered

"For the children at last"