Puppet Master

 

Puppet Master

 

You walked back into my life today,

Just like you had never left

All smiles and kind words,

Like you never left me bereft

 

What makes you think you have the right,

To show any interest or joy

When all you ever did,

Was treat me like your toy

 

Do you think we can start again,

And be friends once more

Well I have news for you mister,

There's more for you in store

 

I can't take these little mind games,

You seem to like to play

No sign or words for months,

Suddenly you've got something to say

 

What happened now to make you, 

Take an interest again in me

Did the current Marianet,

Once again just up and leave

 

I can't take these little mind games,

You seem to like to play

Just when I'm getting over it,

You have something else to say

 

I can't take it anymore,

Not from you or anyone

So let me tell you this,

With these games I am done

 

I am done being the puppet,

Whose little strings you pull

I am done taking wisdom,

From the minds of fools

 

So let me alone and leave me be,

I don't want it anymore

Find another puppet,

in another toy store

 

My strings have broken,

My body doesn’t move in time

And all the advice I've taken,

Has corrupted my mind

 

I don't think I'm a puppet for you,

Like I was last year

I have no willingness to cooperate,

I have no more fear

 

I won't say what you want me to,

Shout it from the rafters

Last year I was the puppet,

This year I'm the master...

Reviews

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

When strings chain us. We need to break them and be our own masters. Great Write

[SM Davis]

Can I ever relate to this one. Indeed...very empowering.

[Brianna Brie]

What empowerment!! Yeah, you are the master...poem master I might add. This was a great way to use this metaphor. Recently I tried to write one with this metaphor and it sits unfinished. Another piece in which I can relate. Super!

[Jane Doe]

I've been the puppet before, and it's no fun. I love how you turn it in the end and become the Master. Such an empowering piece. Great writing!

[Aries]

Well said...Very expressive....Been there a time or two myself, couldn't have said it better....

Great Writing~

[RareRed]

Great write! I really enjoyed reading this! I think so many of us have been there before, felt that way. I love the ending and the statement of self worth and strength. Beautifully worded and expressive.

[CarrieLynn {Chameleon A..]

I have been there once before...not fun. You expressed it beautifully...good write :)