I don’t like herds
or sheep parkas
that smell like gaslighting.
The crazy of a pencil puppet
is the ride on the dotted line
too often leads to becoming a robot.
I’m not so naïve as to not understand
I must occasionally allow myself
to appear to be a hostage of conformity.
You know, dress in faux beige so I can
pretend I never read a book or understand
history has a catalogue of too often repeated.
Oh, if I were truly a Bitch Goddess
I’d slap minds with my opinions
until my tantrums carved them
into my likeness, but I can be wrong.
(I’m so humble.)
So, I acknowledge my broom may
have a few loose straws that
require attention.
It is difficult to walk the tight rope
between unhinged and a bit stable.
I do wear sensible shoes though,
and apply my sarcasm only when needed.
©Susie Clevenger 2024
When I write, I'm never sure where I will
end up, but I chose the word beige and got curious
about its symbolism. My fingers rushed to Google
to discover there is much to know about beige.
Symbolism Of Beige
Symbolically, the color beige brings
a sense of energy and strength –
a trustworthy, dependable kind.
This is due to intellectual abilities,
wisdom, ideas and knowledge.
Hmmm, Obama's suit.
