The War Steeds

The Motorcycle Gang is here
the sound of their engines can bring only fear.
They’ll blaze up your porch and in through the door
It’s Judgment Day! – be sure you’ve waxed the floor.
Adulteresses beware. Money Misappropriaters take heed.
The Motorcycle Gang is here to make you bleed.
There is no time to make amends:
Liar! Profaner! Blasphemer!
Just be sure you’ve told your friends.
They have all your juggled books
they know your secret diaries are in very secret nooks.
At dawn they’ll arrive to be sure you’ve confessed
so just be sure you’re fully dressed.
By the time the sky is filled with light
pray to God you’re on the Right!

--Vijay Ramanathan