SOCIAL PEACOCK

Playing the audience

The peacock struts

How daintily and deftly

He swans around weaving intrigue

Flattering all

The kiss of a hand or an awaiting cheek

Done to perfection

Him who knows the value of each person to him

Knows how to please

The machinations of a society full of gossip

And intrigue are his tools of trade

Used to solicit maximum gain

The wise are careful

The not yet burnt

Flock to his ever awaiting arms

His guile

His flavoursome words

His hollow airs of concern

Are the skin deep glosses

That his fickle crowd adores