Marionette
like a marionette strung up
to a couple of sticks, manipulated
by faceless hands
forced to dance to
a tune not my own
no will to disobey
dance puppet, dance
spin and jump, all the
while the strings twist
no release from
the wires that hold
strong and secure
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Jo Bien | Year Posted 2009
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