Pride of a Fool

Chain a fool and watch him flop
His folly knows no reason
Treacherous even to his own demise
If choice were given to save his own
Life; he'd much rather
Tip the bow of his sinking ship
Just to watch it go asunder.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A   Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 5:04 AM
enjoyed this Madelin, thank you for sharing... ~Linda~
Shelly Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 8:39 PM
Another good one-- alright!
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February 6, 2013 at 5:28 PM
intresting perspective.
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