The Smug Bastard

He marched in triumph

at the head of his men

basking unjustly in adulation

aimed at the deeds performed

by his troops,

the smug bastard

 

His chest puffed out

like a carrier pigeon

selfish eyes seeking

to be sanctioned

by female admirers,

the smug bastard

 

Cruel, ambitious, self-centered

the lives of his men were only

a means of furthering his career

at the expense of theirs,

the smug bastard

 

Retribution often comes

from behind

as it surely did

to our 'Gallant' Colonel.

The Smug Bastard.