A lily of the valley walked in
            and said the world is doomed
I didn’t know what to say I studied

           the lily of the valley and not knowing
           what to say I said why?
money said the lily money for money’s sake

           also time blocks of time
I offered her ice from my cup
I had no money or time

           thank you said the lily and filled
her mouth to keep it cold
           she seemed happy though she could

           no longer speak and lay in my palm
as the world wound down