nothing more certain

in this world nothing
is more certain than
twisted facts is …
and bourbon tax is.

I have, too, in mind …
fruitless Bush wars
like Iraq’s is
and bright vinyl plastics
like sacks is.

there’s nothing more certain than
what d’luted herbal extracts is,
poisons like anthrax is—
and all injured food to grind …
by dulled dicing axes.

but further still,
what this world
most lacks is …
proven prophylaxis.