Imperium

by Peter Montag

 
How far the reaches
Of the lands.
How far the dog star
Blue with cold.
How dry the leaves
Deciduous
Go back to dust.
How old, how old.

The four winds drowse.
The doldrums spread.
Dust-motes fall.
Rainfalls end.
Soldiered arms
Groan into mud,
Wordless. Omnes
Exeunt.