Glitter

All that glitter

In the likeness of a star,

Deception without a name tag.

Royal robes with the quality of a rag.

I just can’t stand the stench of duplicity;

I can’t put up with a class less than originality.

I wonder how some folks do it.

I respect the status of the individual

So I’m not giving in to pressure

To observe any ritual.

I’ll face any consequence to full measure,

I’ll maintain my spot

Untainted even if I’m only a dot

In the setting of destiny.

I don’t see what people see

I mean, why they gatto fake it?

When you copy somebody else

You become a glitch.

No matter what it takes

I’m gonna reach until I break

Cause I just can’t breathe as a fake.

Akpan