(from John 14:6)

we've constructed magnificent 
transcontinental interstates
that criss-cross all our estates
from Atlantic to the Pacific.

But we do not know the Way.

we've laid down passenger tracks
for Amtrak trains, elaborate rooms
to carry us like mothers' wombs
softly sleeping on our backs.

But we do not know the Way.

we sail the seas, deep and blue
in plantation size ocean liners
gorging booze in floating diners
forgetting the bill will come due.

But we do not know the Way.

we've rocketed to beyond space
depositing satellites overhead
for GPS to guide us ahead
so we can know our place.

But we do not know the Way.

we've erected each grand airport
from which jet planes can soar
and take us to a distant shore
escaping troubles we can't export.

But we do not know the Way.

We manufacture each hearse
to carry the others far away
down the road of our someday
to our destiny, strictly adverse.

But we do not know the Way.