Sonnet

Why does this generation demand a sign.
No sign will be given to this generation.
We imagine all will be fine.
All will be well with our nation.

We don’t even look for any augury.
And worry not that none has been sent to our contemporaries.
But there is a sign given by an old psaltery.
And this chant carries.

The problem lies now not with the Pharisees.
But with the don’t cares.
Not with those on their knees.
But those who forget the ancient seers.

But for those who can read.
The signs are still there to lead.

Haiku

For those who can read
The signs are still there to see
Just listen quietly