Egoism and merit bore animosity
And no one was to be seen or heard, but her.
Those who sang her songs and praises
Were dotted on to the letter
While those who stood aloof
Were concocted to distraction.
Tales were born and issues were raised
Where there was no grain of flour
In order to destroy credibility and create ire
For independent souls, that desired peace.
If one was not spotted at a gathering,
She claimed one had gone to hide
In the city far away, yet one was surely
Having obligations to fulfill there
With no knowledge of any calamity.
Commands were her directions and all
Were to run, walk, jump, move or anything
And utter no word of objection or but, but
Otherwise, one’s loyalty was in question.
In a conversation, mentioning someone
Else other than her, was futile
For one crossed the line
And had to be dealt with accordingly.
If one did a good deed
And she came to know about it,
She had to double the deed
To nullify or belittle one’s deed.
If she telephoned someone
And that someone was absent
She wouldn't leave a message
Because talking on one to one
Without notice, gave her the upper hand
To bully the other to commit to something
Or humiliate them to instant submission.