Most of the time the more powerful a man is… <br />The more control he is compelled to exert over others… <br />But such a man is also more prone to behave as a little boy <br />I was reminded of this fact when <br />I was accused by a powerful man <br />Of not displaying the proper tact <br />When addressing him in a recent letter to the editor <br />I expressed dismay over his desire for me to perform <br />For the benefit of his delight a “Dog and Pony Show” <br />Whereas I was to ride an elephant backwards and bareback <br />In the center ring <br />While juggling six hand grenades <br />And swallowing a flaming sword with my ass <br />I only suggested the possible Napoleon complex <br />Might apply to his small demeanor and short stature <br />In a defensive fit of anger he called me rude and indignant <br />Bitter, jealous and delusional <br />All of the above <br />I was accused of displaying <br />Because I rebuked his tendency to belittle <br />Any ideas except for his <br />It is important to note, that all ideas <br />Sooner or later, if good, become his own <br />So taking that into consideration <br />I guess you could say he wrote this poem <br /> <br />2007 © T Sheridan<br /><br />Ted Sheridan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/napoleon-complex-and-compelled/
