line of sight

 so now we measure trust by line of sight

as all depart in wonder at the rain

not knowing what the new day might contain

but happy that they've made it past the night

just one more time in this uncertain light

no one is guaranteed surcease of pain

but all are pleased and they will not complain

out of sheer gladness at escape from blight

we are not clear just what is the true rule

with which to govern those who always tell

the human story from the underside

since they have learnt it in a horrid school

where life comes down to touch and taste and smell

and there's no room for any thought of pride