The Atoll

Paolo
I nod and tick you whats in it for me?
Salvatore
A raft of newly minted medals could
Be pinned on your chest reward for services
A time in future marked of benefit
Paolo
Then I shall guard these isles against my foe
A civilisation lost far advanced
Its remnant aliens may inhabit caves
And wells and hollows under our bare feet
What guy fawkes like pranks lie in stall for us?
Gianni
Lead us as rearguard shunt us narrow filed
A moving target versus vicious foe
Miguel
Praise heavens there are more of us alive
Paolo
You look as if youve had a rushed close shave