Ego Driven Attention Getter
Lawrence S. Pertillar 1947 (Connecticut)
Why is a well known menace,
Constantly given everyone's attention.
To be followed and allowed,
Every move this menace takes to make...
Headline news.
For years on a daily routine basis.
Then to describe such a menace,
As a narcissistic ego driven attention getter.
Loving conflict, chaos and controversy.
When even left alone to condone it.
This menace is shown and known to attract,
Free press to get without it to ask.
As if the main attraction,
Many have become addicted to this drug.
And the pushers everyday,
Are the people presenting the news on TV.
The media whores entertaining themselves.
Than the people afflicted by a sickness.
Viewers left to perform upon themselves,
A variety of threats, racists acts.
And a destroying a way of life to follow,
Comments everyday expressed...
Out from the mouth of a menace.
Leaving them to suffer through,
A viewer's epidemic that is now a pandemic.
Spewing comments made of being upset.
About misdeeds revealed shown to know.
From where this disease came from to grow.
Although protected to defend,
As a 'diety' to love.
This ever-present menace.
Regardless if this worshipped 'diety',
Has them all crawling,
To the edge of gutters everywhere.
Awaiting near to hear,
The time has come to jump in.
Forget the heat and fire extinguishers.
With an ending that guarantees,
Complete self destruction.
Done with power to do it upon his command!
The one cheered, loved and applauded.
For...?
But...
Who really cares?
As long as the hair is in place.
And antics poked at someone else,
Remain contagious and laughable.
An habitual condition of an addiction?
Perhaps.
But who in their right mind these days,
Takes their time...
Pondering over possibilities.
When the Master of Menacing activities,
Has center stage.
Who is it unaware addictions kill,
The best of good intentions.
No matter how evil that menace is perceived.
To disbelieve an outcome can lead,
Everyone receiving disastrous results!
Leaving even hired clowns,
Threatening to smile from ear to ear.
Hoping to have their status raised
Afterall...
Who is it that can from their own experience,
Truthfully say,
A falling TO the bottom...
Is not as severe,
As a falling FROM the bottom.
Until no light appears to shine on the menace.
Or a safety net.
Those blinded of sight.
Refusing to give up,
Their dreams to receive one peaceful night.
To have had it promised,
If the lights go out.
He,
The menace who possesses,
The skills of a magical glam squad.
Claims,
Alone can fix the problem if seen...
Near and within reach to be fixed.
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Written on June 19, 2023
Submitted by lpahtillah on June 19, 2023
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