Coins to sow unity
and a symbol, and a flag
and a castle too

that makes the guardians untouchable
ruthless to today's wolves
and in times of peace also
to innocent lambs

to sanctify the Sign
as priests of an old covenant
of the power that disciplines the herd

with providence and the stench
of black smoke
from the burnt offering
next to the sacrifices on the spit

on which they feast
and the Sign they hold
free of stains