Leader of the Pack

why bark for oneself
when gullibility rules,
the runt of the cur
rushes to aid one’s master
rogue awaits to shuffle pack.

 © Harry J Horsman 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Thirtyseven Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 6:14 AM
I've read this about five times now, and slowly it opens up to me.
Deschler Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 9:29 PM
Never underestimate the underdog. They like to think before they speak, rather than having to be heard first... You've given the reader much to think about with a few short lines. Great work, Harry!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Dropping by to say hi Harry, I hope this note finds you well.
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM
Awesome Harry.....it is one to read and read again...thanks
Lamoureux Avatar
October 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM
I had to keep reading this one to un pack all the meanings. There is much to sink my teeth in here.
Sathasivam Avatar
October 20, 2014 at 2:04 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs
Rutherford Avatar
October 19, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Excellent Poem Harry, the runt sometimes ends up on the top of the pack. Well done in so few words. Anne
Dietrich Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 9:41 PM
Gullibility is a terrible thing. It makes huge fools out of the ones who can't figure things out for themselves. The runt of the cur. GOOD one, harry.
Devnath  Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 12:59 PM
I am stopping by here firstly for this deep insightful philosophy. One of my favorite it's. You have used few words but a volume indeed. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
Trifiatis Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM
Deep and insightful depicting reality as such! Excellent, dear Harry!
Kendrick Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Cute one..They say the rogue eventually becomes the leader of the pack..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..Sara
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 8:43 AM
hi deep one but I can make sense of it I think ..well done xx
Allison Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 6:24 PM
BRAVO Harry! I love this deep write my friend especially lines 3 and 4 - they speak volumes:-) Hugs Jan xxxx
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