Endtown by Aaron Neathery for April 11, 2013

From crowds in front of shopsWhere planted fears produced their cropsAnd apprehension fills each faceWhile trance-like frozen in its placeBut when they seek the hows and whysWhich side speaks truth? And which side lies? Who will answer? High in Council’s vaunted spaceA surly rabbit goads apaceA panda’s sudden wounded stareMore than his skull now needs repairBut when he asks what will befallThe three he’s summoned to this hallWho will answer? One side would ban the use of foodThat offers respite from the moodOf never-ending plates of beansBut Allgood would prohibit meansAnd Jacob wants just mutant’s ilkBut people fear for Trio MilkAnd who will answer? High upon each mutant’s mindWhat rules are coming for their kind? What laws might force the humans outOr cast some oddities in doubtOr ban some private use of egg? When bean-allergic ‘Towners begWho will answer? If the crowd’s unquietDue to fears they cannot nameAnd if they start a riotWill the rat pack feed the flame? Who will answer? Who will answer? Who will answer? In the dark and hidden cellThe trio waits a death-bell’s knellThe rats they’ve know too well to hopeThat they’d be spared the gun or ropeBut now they ask, while fearing fateCan both sides merely foster hate? Who will answer? What role does Van der Veezle play? Can Jacob really save the day? What schemes does the High Council hold?When their position starts to foldThey’ve violence at their commandBut when he asks what they have plannedWho will answer? Is our hope in Aaron’s artWhile time unfolding plays its partAnd patiently each watchs clocksFor 1:10 Eastern’s key unlocksThe new day’s wondrous episodeBut when we ask “What’s down the road?” Who will answer? If the crowd’s unquietDue to fears they cannot guessAnd if they start a riotWill the new strips calm the mess? Who will answer? Who will answer? Who will answer? =|====/ Level HeadVote for Endtown 2.0And for Doc Rat, tooVote for Endtown ClassicThe Endtown ForumThe Endtown AuctionThe Endtown Books