The people thought to send

shards of sparkling dust

to settle on the earth

so that everything may glitter.

Oh that sweet entice

of eternal spots of light

which removed them from the ugly

which removed them from the blight.

They had it made.

Tonnes, tonnes,

always needing more.

Many workers died,

many workers poor.

Every inch was covered;

they trudged through it like snow,

the dust was ankle deep,

not one patch of green,

not a single peep.

Surprise! Horror - shock!

The dust was in their water,

it had taken to the air,

cutting lungs, ears, eyes,

Graves glittered everywhere.

The people thought to send

shards of sparkling dust

to settle on the earth

so that everything may glitter.