What am I here for, anyhow?

I'm summoned for appearance' sake,

To nod approval at the Chief, but take

No further part in his one-man pow-wow.

My job is just to sit, it seems,

And act the silent super's rôle,

The while I wish myself, with all my soul,

Safe back in one or more of my hareems.

I'd let the Conference go hang;

Any who likes can have my pew