Michelle Morris Poet Rhyme

Hype

hype
by Michelle Morris
08/12/2022

don't believe your own hype
you were built up from the ground
no matter how rich or famous
you'll always end up down

because no one lasts forever
we are mortal and we are frail
all we have is our legacy
and how much good we created

history is never perfect
so many stories are creative, not true
feelings will always fluctuate
as people perceive the news

money and power might buy you
honeyed words that drip with false praise
the media might love or hate you
but it's all part of a ratings game

so, don't believe your own hype
all that counts in the end is your soul
is it pure and filled with good works
or did you sell it for fame and gold?

we live in a fickle world
little minds that seem like big names
so often the truth is left behind
and egos rent labels that claim

ultimately you live and you die
there's no getting around that one
don't believe your hype; stay humble
and leave love and light behind

© Michelle Morris, 2022

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Stephan McBride December 11, 2022 at 5:08 PM Amen, Michelle what is it to gain the world and lose your soul in the process, our soul will be all that moves on and that appears to be least thing many worry about, I hear many say Jesus died for all sins and the world, this He did for those which seek, to send His spirit to break the bondage of sin from which we all abide in individual , if not Jesus came in vain, if we could be good in our own works then Jesus need not come. Michelle Morris December 13, 2022 at 6:36 AM Life is a challenge for most people. And, sadly, people are losing their souls to superficial and commercial ways. Let's hope we all become better soon. Blessings.