Grand Poo-Bah


She struts out of the golden elevator
like the Grand Marshall of Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
Crystal high-heels rhythmically clicking
on the gleaming marble floor
Pompadour bouffant hair
that’s styled so platinum electric
Purple Persian silk dress
accentuated by a
diamond studded heart-shaped necklace
Sashay walking with such sexy flair ...
her haughty, ice-chiseled chin held high 
Looks that carry a distant, superior air
She’s letting you know,
she’s the Grand Poo-bah — 
she don’t dispense hellos
She’s queen caliph, empress shah ...
She’s just letting you know,
she’s the Grand Poo-bah
Her affinity for making grandiose entrances
into boardroom meetings is legendary
She loves telling the bigwig execs to pipe down,
to park their ego tubas
She’s orchestrating the show,
she’s the Grand Poo-bah
Making sure that you know,
she’s Miss Machiavellian maestro
She never dispenses any rah-rah,
it’s so unbecoming of a Grand Poo-bah
Her title didn’t come by proxy or election,
it was bestowed by a hereditary designation
Like Papa, like daughter ...
She issues grim decrees,
telling you to get your business house in order
She loves having underlies lay the red carpet down,
to give royal reverence to her ka
This lets everybody know,
she’s the imperial Grand Poo-bah
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Turner Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 8:43 PM
She better stay away from us southern boys. She's liable to wind up in an Arkansas possum lock. Lol The grand poo-bah sounds a lot like a b---h:)
Mac Donald Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 6:15 PM
Hey Freddie, a cutting edge political parody! You are able to tackle any subject and come out a winner. keep well, best wishes, Mikki
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 5:08 PM
Ty, Mikki. Your very perceptive comments are so appreciated. You noticed the reverse gender allusions in this poem. I'm impressed, dear. Love always.
Wolf Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 3:18 PM
The "KA" is also the Egyptian name for the soul! I just love your unique style of writing, RW! Still have that golden pen I see my friend!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 5:15 PM
Ty, WW. Appreciate you dropping the knowledge about "ka." That was the intended inference for female Pharaohs. They thought they should be worshiped as a god, male and female Pharaohs. Love always.
Y. Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Hi Freddie, I really enjoyed this. You described this kind of of lady to a tee. The content and imagery was on point. Excellent job:-) Alexis
Robinson Jr. Avatar
June 12, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Ty, Alexis. I do so love your insightful comments. Love and peace, always.
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