Self-Proclaimed Hero

There’s a self-proclaimed hero
Proudly prancing across stage
Made known his idiocy
Not seeing his fate

Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
May 29, 2012 at 4:44 PM
ah yes we see our likeness mongst the gods, but really we are toads n frogs, just quietly....burrup...
Pettit Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM
There have been many persons throughout history that can fit your description in this dodoitsu. Good work Russell.
Horne Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM
well observed piece, my friend - about someone you know?
Onclaud Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM
i feel some satirical touches here, russell... a deeply defined piece with fierce yet honest tones... another surprise, my friend!..:) huggs!
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 5:38 PM
so who is it, russell. I think it could describe several who make known their idiocy simply by their prancing!!
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Interesting work...Some people are like that..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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