The Sound Of Their Thunderous Applause Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

'They' have discovered a way
To rate what people say.
As if that dilutes the pursuit of truth,
'They' would not recognized if delivered...
From any polluted pulpit!

And I do the best I can...
To keep my broadening smile,
From turning into hysterical laughter!
As 'they' gather themselves in groups,
Deciding what has been said
Merits their attention!
Someone has been spiking their tonic water!
How completely overdosed with ego can this be?
And I wonder if my next production I produce,
From my toilet seat...
Will create the sound of their thunderous applause!
I'm sure every whiff of my performance will be critiqued.
Either way...
I am pleased,
Just to keep a good flow going!
And extremely grateful,
I am not backed up by nonsense!