not so still centre

you meet the piping birdies high aloft
and do not feel the need to say a name
while dancers still wheel in the undercroft

the stars sent messages at which we scoffed
thinking that soon we'd have glory and fame
you meet the piping birdies high aloft

singers at distance seem both warm and soft
all of our hopes are shown as weak and tame
while dancers still wheel in the undercroft

others now wear the hats which we have doffed
as each of us now runs away in shame
you meet the piping birdies high aloft

you said it once and we have said it oft
but while we listen no one lights the flame
while dancers still wheel in the undercroft

the last parader his last word has coughed
and all the while you want to spread the blame
you meet the piping birdies high aloft
while dancers still wheel in the undercroft

(C)2008, Fragano Ledgister