Only Then...

When the doctor's smile is turned to chaff, The pills and tablets hide a laugh When the trembling hands lean on the staff Only then, only then! he sees When the turbulent winds yank at the sail When the pilot steers to no avail When the faces blank in shock and pale Only then does he fall to his knees When with guns and tanks they come to raid When the bills and debts cannot be paid When he realises none else can come to his aid Only then does he cry; "I believe"