Collapse of a Civilization

We are watching

the collapse

of our civilization.

Future history
will say as much.

Scholars will hypothesize
on the details
of its downfall,

and wonder if
the interplay between
economic factors
and social decay
was as strong
as some propose.

Others will study
the legal structures
and political systems,

speculating on
the seeming success,
then fantastic failures
of governments to halt
the downward demise.

Corrupt consciousness,

moral meltdown,

societies sickening slide

won't be seen
in its true darkness,

for humanity is
ever forgiving
of its own sins,

and sadly

that is why

the

collapse

of a civilization

can continue in our days.