Sycophant

I was not born to be forced. I will breathe after my own fashion. Let us see who is the strongest. - Thoreau

pull his strings

move to what he sings

watch him dance

give it a chance

he says and does whatever you like

despite the stings

no matter what the cat brings

no matter what things

no matter how broken his wings

faux jeweled crown like unordained kings

Author's Note

"Give me the old familiar walk, post-office and all, with this ever new self, with this infinite expectation and faith, which does not know when it is beaten. We'll go nutting once more. We'll pluck the nut of the world, and crack it in the winter evenings. Theaters and all other sightseeing are puppet-shows in comparison. I will take another walk to the Cliff, another row on the river, another skate on the meadow, be out in the first snow, and associate with the winter birds. Here I am at home. In the bare and bleached crust of the earth I recognize my friend." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete
I had to look up sycophant and to me it seems like it is a malleable type who may not be a true friend..a brown-nosier; self-identity...one who is a follower who is open to most things...one who has no spine of his own, a clown type, puppet type who isn't reality and will do most anything to please....says something about lost souls and our society ....Interesting write!
Warmly, B
Warmly