There are some things
I just don’t understand
Like how they praise his talents
When he clearly has none
Or maybe they are right
and I am wrong
Because what harm really
What harm can be done
If his crime is simply vanity
How can that really hurt anybody
Or maybe he’s not even vain
Maybe he’s just a little bit insane
And all those who love him
Are they just being humane
I guess I’ll never know
Is it for real, or for show
Is it transparent
Or bedecked in gold
Is he or is he not
Wearing a robe
I guess I’ll never know
If the joke is on me
All I can do is bow to him
Like everybody
© 2009 Sonya Florentino
Sonya Florentino
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