the artist's prophecy

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the artist's prophecy
means nothing
and never happens

green clouds
and swimming weights,
bed peace
and the end of hate,
door-way Gods
and upside-down trains

the artist who paints
like Shakespeare
oft philosophizes like a hack
(putting your ears under attack,)
but of eloquent shape and color
there isn't any lack

the artist's prophecy
means nothing
and never happens
but it's nonetheless grand
and outstanding

green clouds
and swimming weights,
bed peace
and the end of hate,
door-way Gods
and upside-down trains