The rage of two flowers consumed a country
If they limped to the next relief station
Carnival barkers adopted the garb
Of bards of freedom who yet modify their claims
Under the aegis of census taxation and civil law
Mothers reduce their output
Singers utter their plaints under their breaths
Scholars inquire as to the relation
Of grievance and permission
Torturers and and executioners rejoice
At the renewed demand for their services
To trade a life for the Taj Mahal