Looking down

what largely to descry

but an idolatrous eye -

image uninviting...

spreading shade... startling,

selfishness... saber-rattling,

greed... wolfish, all-swallowing

inner sense - dense, wallowing...

Image frightening...

tongue in cheek,

palm-greasing...

betrayals petrifying!

Warm blanket missing...

Hearing sounds... unappealing,

noise of dark creatures

voice misbelieving, heathenish

sobs chilling...

goblet with tears filling...

Looking down

what mainly to detect

but misdeed variform of a worm

scene of ill-omened effect

shockable wailing

provident posture failing...

Not bowing down...

unregretful!

forgetful

of Grace and favor!

unending joy,

the incurable prodigal child

will not savor...