Why must I pretend poise
in ubiquitous noise?
Vain the hope that racket turns tinny
so seal doors tight, make walls thicker?
Perhaps move away to New Guinea
or keep numbing up with liquor?
Hold the wild bustle!
Lighten the stomp
Muscle the hustle
Muzzle the romp
Please muffle the clang
and curb the harangue!