obeisance

they clamor
and flutter
around him
black-clad
glamorous moths
beating their wings
in the warmth of his flame
showing obeisance
with offerings
drinks and drugs and swag and sex
and praises raised to the heavens
which he accepts or rejects
with the slightest of nods
as fancy takes him
this fancy-man
glowing with
his 15 minutes
and trembling beneath
in fear of the day
his cool facade
crumbles