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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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Date: 5/15/2019 9:51:00 AM
Excellent piece!
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Romeo Naces
Date: 5/18/2019 3:20:00 AM
Thanks, Maureen.

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