The Tattered Standard

So we are

Sidelined?

the seat pulled up,

from under the behind.

Didn't hear it all comin'

the way the heralds

were out cheering and

Freeeedom in the ears

was drummmin'

But the muse has

hands and tongue tied.

Blinders on

and merely nods,

while the puppetmaster

pulls the Threads along.

2023 MAY 13