THE MARIONETTE BY JELILAT ADESIYAN
Gratitude…The ties that bind
Its noose tight around your neck
Thank You…such a simple word
Its hold tight like a vise
Love you…the silence at the other end
Drip…Drip… The drip…drip echoing sadness
I…I love you. Don’t you love me back?
Child-like voices rearing their ugly heads
Don’t you love me back? A cacophony of words reverberating
“Now I’ve invested in you and you’re going to pay me back nicely, yes you are”
“But…” Unheard and unacknowledged
“Just do as I say!”
Later…Never
Slam! Railroaded! The train has been derailed
“Passengers please make sure your cuffs don’t chafe too badly. Oh well” Cavalier said
Silence. Alone. A willing victim of its own design
“If she doesn’t do as I say, off with her head!” the queen said
Dance poppet, Dance! The puppeteer said.
Stories Of My Dreams 