observed in secret

[fledgist]

this is not what we mean by on the fly

but speed is not the same as simple haste

you must not press us when you know we lie

 

what we desire is just an open sky

but so much happens that we want erased

this is not what we mean by on the fly

 

our words and signals do not seem so dry

but all we value now is much debased

you must not press us when you know we lie

 

greed and despair combine when we apply

the rules of power upon all those we waste

this is not what we mean by on the fly

 

the true reporter we will call a spy

and seek to banish or else to lambaste

you must not press us when you know we lie

 

you must not listen while the victims cry

or mention terms like honour or good taste

this is not what we mean by on the fly

you must not press us when you know we lie