Why do those memories of embarrassment and shame
Touch some people who dwell inside this house?
Touch some people who dwell inside this house?
Why do they wish to compromise on some worthwhile aim
And drink the dirty water instead of some fine wine?
The mediator looks to find the spouse
And tries to urge all the imposters to resign.
The house is where, along with dozens quite unwell,
Good householders and stewards also live.
They work and help those victims of a hypnotic spell
To find the rightful places for fulfilling all their needs.
In taking there's the kindness that we give
When closing off the doors to where indulgence leads.
Impressionist and comic, footballer and fool,
Actor and singer climb on to the stage
Where each will reign for just a little while as a rule,
The rule that not a single one of them can see
But then he enters and he turns the page,
The master of the house brings home the will to Be.
© Geoff Davis 2021
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