Master Sid

In the dead of night can they hear him for miles

while he bellows out his infinite, boundless discontent

toward everyone who works for him,

only to be robbed of precious time and peace of mind.

In the dead of night can they hear him for miles

while his belly bursts with laughter

from thriving on his workers' deep dark despair

at the impossibility of satisfying his appetites.

Up close does your blood turn to ice

from gazing into his cold, brutal eyes

and at his tall, slim, debonair exterior

silhouetted against the pale night sky.

Up close does your blood turn to ice

from dreading the lashes and gashes

which he promises so proudly

as punishment for disobeying him.

Never is he content with the number

of people belonging already to him,

but bids that all his workers recruit

their families, friends, and loved ones.

He craves being at the very center

of his servants' entire lives,

and the very thought of losing any of them

drives him insane with rage.

Some work their fingers to the bone for him,

only to lose everything to him.

Some of his workers live isolated lives,

because people can't bear their presence.

Others find ways of shielding themselves

against his self-serving demands

that they keep going back and checking

until mistakes appear out of thin air.

He wears his suits, ties, and top hats

to make himself look intelligent and dignified,

because he depends on people's fear of him

just so he can deal with them.

Original pen date:  August 12-13, 2013

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

What an intricate detailed character study you have written here. I hope to never meet the likes of this man, but I feel as though I know him and would be prepared. You told quite the story here. Lydi**

[Jerry Ables]

Lydi, your time and comments are greatly appreciated, and it's great to see you here at WritersCafe:) May you and yours live ever peacefully and safely:)


Sincerely,
Jerry

[Tate Morgan]

What a dismal character But interesting none the less.It almost feels like a story fit to be told by dickens. Very interesting

[Jerry Ables]

Tate, your time and comments are greatly appreciated:) May you and yours live ever peacefully and safely:)


Sincerely,
Jerry