Who is this fool,

this stooge,

this clown,

that bows

to the whim

of its master?

who mustn't

be seen to wear

a sad frown,

but must join in

their mirth

and their laughter.

A sop for the egos

of much bigger fools,

for the weak,

a welcome deflection,

a target for bullies

who can practice their art,

without any fear

of detection.

 

- But Oh! my poor fool

you must play your part,

its a role

that can't be overstated,

you know you're a comfort

to those who can't cope - - -

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        so then - - -

           abject clown - - - - -

             you must wear your sad crown - - - - - -

                 so that you - - - and not they - - - are the joke.

 

Top Dogs would not be Top Dogs without underdogs.