Seren Roberts Poet Verse

The Puppet

Slowly the curtains parted a head peeps out
Dressed as a small child so lifelike

Can see the strings working the arms
In a disjointed fashion
But the eyes.....
the eyes looked dead

The puppet danced. 
Drummed...played keyboard
So lifelike it was scary

The show had been running about half hour
When the strings slumped
The puppet slid effortlessly to the floor
Legs askew and arms folded

The puppeteer, made some comment
Slid the curtains closed something made me look 
To my horror, could see the man
Slapping the puppet shouting loudly

Then the puppets eyes opened
He looked straight at me 
Could see the pain in its eyes
The pleading for help.

When the police arrested the puppeteer
They found this dwarf figure of a man
He was the puppet.
Locked away were half a dozen more
Drugged into a deep sleep.

So next time you watch a puppet show
The puppets may look lifelike
Take a closer look, cos it just might be
They are.

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Arthur Vaso May 14, 2017 at 7:03 PM I loved reading this again, sometimes a second time you can appreciate a poem even more!

Maurice Yvonne December 27, 2014 at 1:25 PM Oh my goodness Seren, this is so creative. I do think however it may give me nightmares for a while. I guess that's a compliment. A Fav! Seren Roberts December 27, 2014 at 6:06 PM Sorry Maurice, would hate for me to be the cause of your nightmares...thank you... Seren

Gary Bateman December 26, 2014 at 4:48 PM Seren, This is a very creative write indeed. And the imagery you've weaved into the verses is quite impeccable. For me, it has some similar shades to the old "Devil Doll" motif developed and used in a British screenplay and movie by that name from 1964 with Bryant Halliday. Very well-done and quite interesting indeed!! This is a definite "7" and a FAV for me. Best Holiday Wishes, Gary Seren Roberts December 26, 2014 at 4:55 PM Wow Gary I am speechless, thank you so much for your comment and fav.....Seren

Tim Smith December 26, 2014 at 4:40 PM Very eerie Seren...I think I will pass on the next puppet show....hugs Tim Seren Roberts December 26, 2014 at 4:56 PM Cowardy custard. Tim, just look for the wink .....Seren

Jan Allison December 26, 2014 at 4:27 PM oh so creative i loved the imagery Seren - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx Seren Roberts December 26, 2014 at 4:57 PM Thanks Jan, tried to be a little different....Seren

Arthur Vaso December 26, 2014 at 4:18 PM Brilliant, what a creative write! Arthur Vaso January 1, 2015 at 10:53 AM Its ok the only important list to get on is Santa's and not the good one! Seren Roberts January 1, 2015 at 4:12 AM lol my friend not brilliant enough, didn't make the list....Seren