Collapse Of A Civilization

We are watching
the collapse
of our civilization.

Future history
will say as much.

Scholars will hypothesize
on the details
of its downfall,
and wonder if
the interplay between
economic factors
and social decay
was as strong
as some propose.

Others will study
the legal structures
and political systems,
speculating on
the seeming success,
then fantastic failures
of governments to halt
the downward demise.

Corrupt consciousness,
moral meltdown,
societies sickening slide
won't be seen
in its true darkness,
for humanity is
ever forgiving
of its own sins,
and sadly
that is why
the
collapse
of a civilization
can continue in our days.