Flattery Poem by Ketan Hukare

I once stood upright but was
Pulled down by some words
That flattered me.
I know very well the cause-
The tactful spoken words
Of flattery.

I was a bird flying high
Until a net came to claim me,
I was caught.
I tried with all my might
To go and become free.
Alas! I remained caught.

Unmoved, paralyzed, still I laid
On the mercy of the hunter.
I was so afraid, so quiet.
I quietly listened to what he said
I am a man-made wonder
So precious yet so light!

To be modest, I was made
Overconfident, new born king
Destined to the crown.
But so untrue was what he said
Yet I foolishly following
Him, I fell down.