Petty Officials

If a minor, petty man
Is given a little authority,
He'll soon put to use
An exaggerated superiority
To overcome his life-long inferiority
And his identity confusion
Turns into ego-centric delusion,
Lording it over his fellow men,
Becoming a nuisance whenever he can;
So friends,
Be circumspect and suspicious
Whenever you deal with petty officials.

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2006 Alfred Charasz