It Would Never Last

"The cost of a thing is that amount of life which must be exchanged for it." - Thoreau

I thought I was following the yellow brick road.

Trying to be a man and carry the load.

But you turned out to be nothing but a slimy toad.

You said you wanted to talk.

All you gave me was a crock.

Effluent flowed from your mouth, so I put on some boots.

I countered with giant, wafting, five-finger salutes.

The whole thing reeked, so I put on a mask.

Deep down, I always knew ...

... it would never last ...

Author's Note

"To a philosopher all news, as it is called, is gossip, and those who edit and read it are old women over their tea." - Thoreau

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Great read Pete, we are living in a world of satire in the USA with the president taking a leading role leaving his helpers in jail. Lol

[sette]

all talk and no action shows the kind of person he is... superficial and totally nonsense.. one thing to admire in a person is the sincerity which comes from the heart. nice writing as always my friend

[Pete]

thanks sette. hope all is well with you ... :)