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