Monday, February 27, 2012

Puppet Afire


Guilt can do the craziest things
to the puppet woodenly stern yet slack
mouth and hands and feet and tries
to be tripped and drawn on string

The puppeteer goes wild and blind
lashing wide and fast
the puppet is pulled from end to end
but the string still won’t snap

The wooden feet continue to dance
upon the coals of heat
lit afire and burning deep
while the guilt continues to keep

To keep on moving and going while falling
is to keep them entertained
to keep on smiling and dancing while bawling
is to continue on their game

Guilt can do the craziest things
lashing wide and fast
lit afire and burning deep
is to continue on their game

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