Braggarts Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Now that those braggarts have won,
To convince many what can be done...
When they get to sit in positions,
Of leadership.
Seem less optimistic.
And far less willing,
To publicly boast.
Since time they used to abuse,
Others with proven skills...
Many accepted to be fools,
Needing to be removed.
With this done in a stunning,
Victory.
Has left those 'braggarts',
Little time almongst themselves...
To recover and choose,
Which one to pick with more...
Experience.
That does not reveal them all to be,
Incompetent.

'We won. We actually did it.'

-Yes! You did.
We only supported your fantasies.-
Fantasies so outrageous,
Even we thought they would be...
Disbelieved.-

'So what do you recommend I do? '

-Get a cape, tophat and magic wand.
And hope your charisma sells,
Enough that the people...
You have hypnotized never realize,
Just how bad your promised tricks...
Leaves them no benefit.
Or will provide sustaining,
Substance to admit.-

'I-I-I...I just entertain.
That's all I know how to do.'

-Well...
Humility may become,
One of your best attributes.
Although promoting it,
Could be the biggest challenge...
You have yet to face.
Good luck.-

'Good luck? Good luck?
Where are all of you going? '

-Hopefully to find,
A witness protection program.-