the old thief knew his trade.
a knife, a shadow, a hand,
a singular act of taking, a direct demand.
a emptiness in the pocket, a lesson sharp and plain,
a villain you could name and curse in the cold and rain.
but progress is a polished art, a calculated climb,
to steal not just the coin, but the seller, and the time.
the new thief wears a brighter face, a reassuring name,
......
the old thief knew his trade.
a knife, a shadow, a hand,
a singular act of taking, a direct demand.
a emptiness in the pocket, a lesson sharp and plain,
a villain you could name and curse in the cold and rain.
but progress is a polished art, a calculated climb,
to steal not just the coin, but the seller, and the time.
the new thief wears a brighter face, a reassuring name,
......