The Way of Tyrants

The Way of Tyrants  (Tanka)

Red nosed circus clowns 
Behind mad grins… hate the laugher 
As with dictators 
In absurd fantasy uniforms
We hoot only when they fall.


Tyrant in his cave
Resentfully reflects on life
 Western big shots came 
Ate roasted lambs in his tent  
How could he be so gullible?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 30, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Jan. Love, Carol
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