Chris Kirk (New Zeland)

the ever-expanding army expands exponentially

allegiances formed fought forgotten

youth uselessly young

when to travel down drain pipes

when to follow the flow of the river

when to pull to shore

when to rest on dry land

naively not noticing the lack of leaves lately

the unusual stench in the air

no stars visible in the night sky

firm surfaces ascend outwards

superficial interface only communion

soulless matter pervades internally

meaninglessness is the new way of life

nothingness is normal, even desirable

the ever-expanding army expands exponentially