The Man In the Middle

The man in the middle
is given to fiddle, not wrestle
with questions regarding the Earth.
He'll dither and fuss, leave the answers to us, 
never caring a jot what they're worth.

This man's in a bubble, 
ignores all the trouble 
afflicting his neighborhood, even his State,
he'll avoid disputes and strong disagreements,
and even the clearest of issues at stake.

Let him take a position one way or another,
there will come a day when he'll dither no more,
let's hope for the high road, his best of intentions,
when he'll do his damnedest to settle the score!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Duncan Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 8:42 PM
Well I like this little write :)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Thanks Debbie... much appreciated! Keith
Andresen Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 2:56 PM
- Keith, this is skilful written .... like it a lot! - Well done - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 5:26 PM
Thank you my dear! much appreciated... Keith
George   Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 3:12 AM
We all need to take a stand, after all, the future is a stake. Great writing as always, dear Keith. Elaine
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Thanks Elaine... I am most grateful for your kind remarks. Keith
Henderson Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 10:09 PM
Making me feel blessed reading your art this evening Keith. Peace be to you and many blessings my friend.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Thanks so much my friend... I am most grateful for your delightful commentary! Best wishes, Keith
Vaso Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 10:04 PM
I like this, surely a poem to make us contemplate!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 12:47 PM
Many thanks Arthur... much appreciated. Keith
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