there he stood proudly
on a once beautiful tree
chopped down by the people
to satiate their comfort needs
it offered a stage for his magic
there he performed
his wizardly crafts
told everyone who he was
a descendant of a once
powerful magician
with a degree in psychology
he truly was a master showman
his audience's laughter was thunderous
drawn by his tricks
he led their attention
through hoops and loops
of several vivid fiery distractions
skillfullly toyed with their cognition
blinded their awareness
he got them spell bound,
docile, and well...