A flat circle.

1930s—
A country enters colonization too late,
says they need to feed its people after an economic depression.
They invade a country
whose name originates
from an indigenous word for “field.”

	2020s—
	A country resurrects imperialism,
	says they need to curb an influx of drugs after an economic depression.
	They invade a country
	who name originates
	from a colonizer who saw local stilt houses and thought of an Italian city.

1870s—
Men in white masks
go into the city
to capture Black people.
Kill some, rape others.
Make a public display.

	2020s—
	Men with neck gaiters around their faces
	go into the city
	to capture brown people.
	Kill some, torture others.
	Make a public display. 

1540s—
Children who are unresponsive or resist affection
are called changelings.
It is said they have no souls,
killing them is justified.

	2020s—
	Children who are unresponsive or resist affection
	are called autistic.
	It is said they are an epidemic,
	eradication is justified.