You flit you know
From one spot to another
Like emotions stuck on the see saw of life
You never flutter
That’s too much to ask for
Too predictable you might say.
So you flit interminably
While those behind struggle
With keeping up
Hanging on to your intangibleness.
You never look behind do you?
The flotsam and jetsam of life
Left floundering in your wake
Collateral damage I once heard you say.
Heads shake some even roll
As you bluster your way ahead
Pleasant to some vicious to others
The fools you say who don’t see your way
Those with the audacity to question
Even query your motives.
The arse lickers of course congregate
Singing in chorus
Harmonious praise to the most high
With little acumen they accept your grossness
Their blind faith like some religious cult.
With the faithful gathered around you
I watch as you bask in their approval
As if some saviour was in their presence
Only to find the knives you sink
Protrude even from the backs of followers.
Your day will come I am sure
The ups and downs you orchestrate
Will one day come to an end
The down will not facilitate the up
The up only further to fall.
When you do, whom do you expect
Will be there to pick you up?
Me?
In your dreams my dear.
I’m happy on the big swing.
Written for: http://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/photo-challenge-22-seesaw-2/
Morpethroad 
Oh wow this has some venom, powerful emotions and vivid character portrait!
Thank you Yves, great photo prompt today. Enjoyed the composition of it.
Yves said what I was going too, so I shall pout, loved the venom Michael, very believable.
Thank you Jenny, lovely comment, very generous.
Welcome. Smiles
Reblogged this on S.O.U.L. S-P-A-C-E.
Thank you Joann
Now where do you know my ex from? 😉
I loved this–it has teeth!
Thank you so much I appreciate your comment. I fear there may be several such ex’s in this world.
My goodness. Spiteful thing for sure. I’d be happier on the big swing too. 😉
Thanks Jackie, yes I see you as a swing girl for sure.
powerful … a vicious attack on someone! its nicely done!
Thanks Arushi, thanks for dropping by today.
Nothing like a little vitriol to prime the muse! I have one or two of these myself. Judy
Thanks Judy happy you enjoyed my poem. Please call by again.
Oops–sorry. Meant to say I enjoyed yours! Judy
I much prefer the swing too. 🙂
Maybe we shall need twin swings RoSy. Good to see you today.
Oh – that would be fun!
I enjoyed this read, Michael, and the two last lines are epic!
Thanks Oliana, happy you thought so.
I like the big swing, too. A big porch swing on a summer evening (if the bugs are at bay) with lightening bugs and stars. Forget the justifiable venom for an hour or two.
That’s a lovely thought. Thanks phylor for reading and your comment.
Very very nicely done! People like that are definitely more trouble than they’re worth!
So true Linda, hope you are doing ok and thanks for dropping by.
Brilliantly powerful with a wonderful rhythm that builds in speed, much like the days of playing on a see-saw, as children, but with deliciously well versed adult content. Not in a bad or offensive way, mind.
Thank you Pat for reading and your lovely comment, I feel very flattered.