hey, i’m up early again! this you can see on my tweet
where the bluebird and facts and fiction do meet.
someone tapped on my wire in a most sneaky way
let’s go to the top — i’ll blame President Obama today.
what have they heard? i’m beginning to dread
what will unravel when they tug the thread that is red??
The Emperor’s New Clothes — that’s the model to follow
make it up, say it loud, see what the masses will swallow.
Gullible’s Travels? i’m on an island alone
let’s see who believes what i type on my phone.
before the press criticizes each word in my sentence
they must consider i’m new and i’m learning — i’m just an Apprentice.
This article appears in Young & Hungry.