Marionettes

Here, have a spectacle.  
As suspected it's devoured in manner so predictable.  
Still hand reared, full force fed all poison is delectable  
Consumed, perpetual puppet shows punch drunk and dependable.  
As long as you are at the other's throats you're indefensible.  
We thank you all for losing, such an effort is commendable.  
 
Oops, another table scrap.  
Shackled to the catalyst you don't shy from the strap.  
Push or pull it matters not, either ways a trap.  
Keep those hands around those necks, wilfully you snap.  
Very good, aren't you clever climb onto my lap.  
You look tired but you're not awake so haven't earned a nap.