Trusting dishonesty, it don’t last long
Embarking on a course based in deceit
As ill-conceived, ill-justified and wrong.
Still, in our forward will grown very strong
Did we proceed, and thence disaster meet:
Trusting dishonesty, it don’t last long.
It was in unison, a willful throng
Herded upon a plan, plan indiscreet
As ill-conceived, ill-justified and wrong,
With consequence to pay, now that ding-dong
Of doom confirms a consequence not sweet.
Trusting dishonesty, it don’t last long,
Nor who, without an implement or tong
From fireplace may withdraw the burning meat?
As ill-conceived, ill-justified and wrong
So hand was thrust, nor blaming Mr. Wong
Absolve selves scorched—endemic their defeat!
Trusting dishonesty, it don’t last long
As ill-conceived, ill-justified and wrong.