Egoist

One who is full 
of himself,
as fragile as crystal ball 
on a shelf,

who sulks in resentful 
vain defense
against the slightest 
imagined offense,

and shines or dims 
or shatters
depending on the tricks 
of flatterers.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 9:51 AM
Excellent piece!
Naces Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 3:20 AM
Thanks, Maureen.
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