Ego

"I have never seen a greater monster or miracle in the world than myself."
Ego. 
It is this that makes or breaks a man. 
Ego, much like the "dagger of the mind", pushes man to do things, it thought impossible.
It has been the blade on which many a man has died; 
And it has been the step on which many men have  reached the summit of their being. 

It was Hitler's ego that pushed  him to the brink of achieving Nazi dominantion, 
It was Hitler's ego that pushed him to initiate Operation Barbarossa. 
It was Hitler's ego that caused his rise,
It was Hitler's ego that caused his demise. 

It is a double edged blade where both sides draw blood, 
but neither are ever satisfied. 

If religion says, ego is the reason man shall perish.
I say, ego is the reason man flourished.
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Agustin Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Deep musings here, Farris. Don’t stop now, go in deeper.
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