All is lost

In the canal

He floats

Lifeless

To the top of the water

Sirens blare

Lights glare

He is gone

Tears are shed

Then wiped

Cries are heard

Then stifled

In the canal

All is well

 

This is a lie

This masquerade

People are hurting

People are mourning

People are helpless

People are in need

But no one cares

Because no one knows

And no one cares to know

People move on

People continue

People are smiling

People are laughing

This masquerade

This is the truth