Overgrowth

Because this is what came out of the earth when she died,
this is what came out of the earth.
Two stupid apes clinging together in the snow
three dumb birds clawing at the snails down below
four dead species for every dead man
five snakes in moonlight hiding in the sand
six armed babies crying at the zoo
seven laughing captains saying god will meet you soon
eight cruise missiles launch and screech
nine ants carrying an egg on the beach
ten cities wasted, ten more in the breach
of morning, and the sun comes hurling 'round again -
This is what came out of the earth when she died,
this is what came out of the earth.