The Extraction

In a suit tailored of multicolored cloth,

His unmasked presence prompted many to scoff

At the masquerade ball, where drink flowed in plenty.

Yet, with his pipe in hand, he won over many.

Politicians, they flocked, pores seeping petty lies

As each lyrical tune played heightened their pride.

Corruption and greed swirled in excess to the rhythm

As masks and inebriated stances blurred their vision.

Chasing tunes in staggered steps, they followed him out.

This colorful man, pipe in hand, held corruption en route

From the keep to the river, they stumbled in one by one.

The Pied Piper's sole pipe left to mark what he'd done.

Bloated bodies clogged the river, masked rats tossed about,

All, fear the Pied Piper lest he draw you out!

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