civilized veneer

just beneath the civilized veneer of what you so prefer to think is life
there are cruel and ruthless forces looming in the gloom and shadows

to deny this ancient truth only serves to feed the timeless lustful hunger
growling deep within the famished bellies of these ever lingering beasts

in the harsh but just existence of the mighty regal lion with all his pride
he'd be remiss to ignore the cackling pack of slavering hyenas nearby


.....work in progress