Ego

Egotistical,
a mystical being.
Lyrical,
haters feed my ego.
You see my horns?
Demoniacal,
I'll quiet the critic scorns.

What are you hating for?


Jared Pickett
1/30/2010
Asavvy1
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Joseph Osaeghemede Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 2:10 AM
that is a very brilliant question there. what are we hating for. most times it for issues that promotes our vanities. great work
Gumbo Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 8:35 AM
A brilliant question! I ask it all the time myself... what are you hating for??? ;)
Guzzi Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM
fear is most often the cause...fear of almost anything and different for each person. Light & Love
A  Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 9:14 AM
A MANS WAY OF VIEWING LIFE...ALWAYS HAVEING PRIDE FOR NO REASON. THATS WHAT MAKES THEM GROW THIER HORNS...... GOOOD ONE ...IRMA
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 3:50 PM
i have it too!
Smith Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM
i love the love and i let the haters hate! great write i really liked itgreat last line too was a very good piece and i dont see your horns.=)jo
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 5:37 AM
No scorns... I mean horns here, Jared. OKAY, no scorns either. LOL... You know I luv ya. It's the humor and honesty, I think. Poet friends from different generations... Introduce me to your mom. I think, she must be great, too. After all, you love her. It shows. Smiles and have a great day. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Dufresne Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 4:07 AM
Hmmm interesting.... good question..hmm don't rush me.. still thinking .Better make a list. :) -Robert
Bono Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 3:06 PM
interesting peace you have here.Just stopping by to say hello.Hope all is well.
Fraser Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Excellent verse Jared >> James
Haick Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Yeah, Let the haters, keep on hating. Meanwhile life goes on! Peace to you, Jared Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 9:57 AM
SOUP MAIL... URGENT ...
Chircop Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 4:33 AM
Good blogs Jared with lots of sense,I just visited..Charma
Sweetheart Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 8:20 PM
Waiting .. lets go .. on with the writing ... these poets want to read our good writing... my motor is running... lets go ... waiting is NOT my strong suit...."Sweetheart"
Sweetheart Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Absolutely inventive.. great words.. new fav of mine ... my kinda poetry ... deep and intense... excellent write my co writing friend... luv... "Sweetheart"
Pickett Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM
This poem is not singling out any one person!!!! Read my blogs, I embrace criticism!!!!.....:JP]
Chircop Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Life is too short to be wasted on hate,Love is Beautiful and so is life,lets all be one big family, and those horns,they dont suit you,cos you re a good guy,talented poet and friend..Charma
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