Urban Fable

The too-white teeth of the carnivore
The gentle nature of the beast
Tharlarion oil from a heretic
Sage advice from the Priest-
Kings & Ubars of the street
Keep placid eyes and
Quick-step feet.
The too-white smile of an alleged whore
Back-handed round the cheek
“Seek and you shall find,” they say
The yellowed pages turned
Light the lamp and see what’s there
What has smoldered
What has burned.