The Star
Her sweet smile lights up the afternoon screen
Dancing her way into America’s hearts each day,
With special gifts to the completely unsuspecting
Christmastime is replete with a massive give-away.
Take good care of yourself. Be kind to everyone.
To be mean, or put down a famous guest is taboo,
But her delight is in embarrassing her contestants
A wrong answer will force them to wallow in goo.
When the lights are turned out on the lavish set
And the stage crew is sequestered until tomorrow,
Some of the underlings will experience her wrath, for
Any perceived mistake must be paid for in sorrow.
One must watch the program carefully to see
A tinge of sadism masquerades in innocent play,
Behind the seemingly harmless veneer of fun
Lurks a nefarious force in the afternoon of each day.
This star takes delight with raucous laughter in scaring
Stagehands, the crew, and celebrity guests, too,
So subtle viewers may not realize what is happening
Like me, they will stop watching her show when they do.
EIGHTH PLACE WINNER
Written February 13, 2021
For "Bitter Satire" Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
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