A man of ill-repute, with an ill-gotten name,
Gaining prize after ill-conceived prize.
Blasphemous & outrageous!
A contagious wit & a dirty smile.

All herald in trumpets & voices
Coaching illiterate stock.
"And I know you, sir."
A purr will do for now, for a while.

Shine a light on things & beg for bigger
Better & faster quiz-hall games.
Point the gun in the right direction,
Fast inspection will reveal his favorite kind.

Sit back, relax & rent out the space -
We could use the money & a full report.
We all make it easier to steal.
Lean appeal is all you must keep in mind.

Mark what you hear & see today,
It may be relevant tomorrow.
"It's true, ma'am."
Slam doors & climb walls to announce you're here.

Feel good, if it makes sense...
Live outside of others & wait.
We live & learn & forget,
Yet we never relent & never admit the Fear.

It's ever-exhausting, this game
And the promised lie we all await.
But the Main will play it, all the same,
While we lead the Man to the gate.