.
sit
inhale and exhale
we are clay learning to breath
gods learning to die
poisoned by time
trading telling for telling
.
except for you
the one who has nothing
demanding a gift
as the cold demands heat
as humility demands pride
but i have time on my side
and crime
and i will give nothing to you
embalmer of knowledge
i will take from you
you who has nothing
hear my vow
i will take from you
wretched one
and i will leave you weeping
and laughing
.
A Comedian’s Prayer © 2017 Fergus Deffely
Fergus Deffely - Author 