The Party’s over

In those years of plenty we cruised Elysium’s fields
What wounds we got there soon closed and healed
It’s hard to believe they could have happened at all
Time after time, avoiding a fall.

Wherever you look, it’s not the same anymore
We’ve used up our capital – not heeded the call
To live our lives at a gentler pace
To accept our lot on this planet with grace.

Those years of living without a care are done
The planet’s had it with our reckless fun
We don’t have licence to sack and burn
Now, she’s telling us, it’s our turn

To taste the bitter fruits of excess
And watch as our lives are transformed to a mess
Rich, poor young… and old
Will we even have the luxury of growing old?

One thing’s for certain whether you’re drunk or sober
Nothing’s left in the pot
The party’s over!