Friday 22 October 2010

Bellwether

BELLWETHER

–noun
1. a wether or other male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell.
2. a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry.
3. a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.
4. a person who leads a mob, mutiny, conspiracy, or the like; ringleader.






















If you promise not to castrate me
I'll be your faithful bellwether
Always.
I'll let you tie nosegays in my hair
And we'll foment ignominies together

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