Strings On Puppets Pulled From Shadows Poem by Terence George Craddock

who pulls strings who to the tune dances?
who is unseen hand which plans guides?
who enters inner circles in power confidence?
who to do bidding for self gain profit runs?

pulling strings using influence authority
to mastermind slight of hand plot course?
who uses their owed influence authority?
who is empowered elected trusted serves?

veil string pulling decisions usually made in secret
when votes are cast winning counted desired result
was often ironed out backs scratched behind scenes
wheels oiled in order to bring about a desired result

social climbers politicians stroke necessary egos
trade in favours cash in credits for position gains
to attempt to gain promotional strategic objectives
through enemies allies associates influential friends

who plays music pulls strings who dances to the tune?
she was his mistress had pillow talk words in his ear
he had his uncle pull strings to get him his promotion
they had short long term benefits key patron provided?

who pulls strings who dances to dictative merry tune?
who is unseen hand which plans guides manipulates?
who enters inner circles of control power confidence?
who runs to do bidding for self gain profit who begs?