Persona Non Grata

Trodden down like shit underfoot
Be the downside to others upsides
Last one to the table — just starve
You’ll get what you’re given
This is set in stone from the ivory towers
Perception above all —
When you’re face down in the dirt
Irreversibly persona non grata —
A figure off ill distinction
Persona non grata —
The place for blame diversion
No matter the plaudits I earn
The whoring and scoring for points
To strive to be superficial
I’ll live by your status
This is knowing your place beneath the ivory towers
Not a going concern
But a lowly beast of burden