Decisions are made 
Around you?
By you?
You don’t know
You won’t say

I wonder, are you
a master manipulator 
Or just a clueless pawn
In this sleazy game where the 
Emperor has no clothes?

I’ve already learned this
Lesson, been burned
before by letting jerks
Manipulate the truth
Said I’d never do that again

Said I’d listen to my instincts
And here we are
With you in charge
At a quiet standstill
The idiots are winning

I have sarcastic things to say
Questions I want to ask
For instance, did you know
Not only does he not have clothes,
But that isn’t the Emperor anyway?

I’m looking for poetry challenges. Sound Off Poetry was today’s prompt on Ethical ELA