tossed to and fro in and out as the sea waves
tongue in check winking with the eyes
singing the chorus avoiding all solos lest you stand alone
be a leader not a wimp
sinking sand master of double speak
truce breaker choosing fame before firmness
weakest link of the chain
currying the wrath of the weak
choosing the applause of the strong
be a leader not a wimp
disappearing as the seashore after the tsunami
you break confidences trading friendships for the morsel of bread
betraying the shepherd for a few pieces of silver
a nod of the head a pat on the back
stealing men’s dignity stripping all honour
be a leader not a wimp
