Disrobing ego Poetry Contest
by Unseeking Seeker
Line of inquiry:
“to veil light we cloaked it in bliss
then intellect and lower mind
fused together as magnetism
in form where truth we seek to find”
Written on July 17, 2026
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Spoiled, once upon a time She lived for herself, Way back then, in her prime She was just a youth, From that greediness she’d climb Through the dusty trails Of ego’s breath, feels like a crime The self-interest, her dread From darkness, cruel words to rhyme Revealing the insatiable appetite She was spoiled, but in the meantime… She began to see through the mire Her feelings blurred by thoughts Would she find her way through the fire? Winds of change began to reveal At the heart of her, God would inspire Feelings of regret, conviction of soul Knowing that her ego had been such a liar Telling her that she was so important And filling her with greed that would backfire Could she be pulled from vanity’s grip? The world was her canvas… yet all was dire Once a spoiled child, full of selfish pride She realized that time had revealed the truth Convicted by God, she knew Him who’d abide Letting her know that this love would grow Love from the One who would always guide He was perfect, and offered her perfect peace Finally, she felt like someone was on her side Jesus told her that the war was spiritual And ego was only one reason He’d died Yet, He came back, rose from the tomb Revealing the way to be saved, His blood applied She said… Oh, Jesus, I know that I deserve to die But because You love with undying love I can refuse to believe ego’s greedy reply Telling me that I can live without this hope My hope is not lost and even though I cry I know this man named Jesus who decides To go up against my ego, my soul’s bad guy He always remembers that love can right Whatever might be wrong will say goodbye When I let go and let God lead the way I see that this Savior the world did crucify… He’s the answer to my egotistic ways With Him, there is hope and faith And love that is wise, love always prays For the time spent with Jesus Is better that the best summer days He is the reason that my heart believes Without any doubt, His grace stays Writing my story with a pen of blood Applied so that love never betrays And I know that ego can never win Because He is love… I’ll forever praise!
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