The Burden of the Ascended Masters
If I became an ascended master
No doubt I'd be a zealot
To see mankind empowered
I would openly proclaim my assignment
As I explain my desires
To my ascended colleagues
They all chuckle to one other
From my words so naive
I don't understand you, I say
The people need to know
That we are only as strong or weak
As our faith in limitations grow
You are such a lazy bunch
I'll show you how it's done
I dematerialize before their strange looks
My education has begun
I find a group of people
And then materialize before them
They look as shocked as someone just caught
In some imaginary sin
Without asking one question
And falling to their knees
They all begin dropping to the ground
Prostrating themselves before me
Wait, wait, please please, no
Please, everyone please stand up
But they can't seem to hear me
Writhing like a litter of pups
Taking one by the shoulder
I say, I'm no better than you
Please, please let me explain
That you can do this too
Then one raises his head
Finally, I'm getting through
Shall we build you a temple Lord,
I mean in honor of you?
But in a state of terrible horror
No, god no, please no
In fact I'll give you a nickel
If you please, just don't
What is your name, oh Lord?
No, please call me Dave
All praise the Great Lord Dave
Helplessly I step back in shame
Can I not speak with you, I ask
As if we were all equal?
What is it that you command, Lord Dave?
We are your people
Overwhelmed by sadness
The likes I have never felt
I slowly stagger backwards
Needing to find an escape route
In a moment of frustration
As their hands are stretched toward the sky
I sigh, beam me up Scotty
Then I dematerialize
In a state of humiliation
My colleagues surround me
Did they want to build a temple for you?
One asks, but very gently
I give them no response
Feeling misunderstood and distraught
They smile with quiet encouragement
Then leave me to my thoughts
Copyright © The Fringe | Year Posted 2011
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