Them And Us: (Notes From An Imaginary Late 19th Century Colonial Expedition) Poem by DM W

We are told that we are oh so 'civilised'.
We are taught that it's always 'us' versus 'them'.
They live the dream, while we plan maps.
They dance with joy, while we procrastinate.
They are not tied to rigid concepts.
They do need to classify everything.
They're not interested in building empires.
They don't require a ridiculous monarchy.
They feel the gods' flow, while we kneel in cold churches.
They seem at one with bountiful Creation.
They play and create while we dissect.
They live the dream, while we plan maps.