David Mchattie Poet Rhyme

I'M Simply Better Than You

I reflect a sense of noble bearing
Meant to dazzle and impress.
I'm imbued with love and caring
With no grievances to address.
Now sincerity is my greatest feature
Giving rise to all I have achieved.
But my love for the lesser creatures
May provoke some modest fee.

I am given to quiet contemplation
Making bold of future strife
Where I'm free from surly accusations
From those who put value on their life.
So like the moon that glistens vibrant luster...
My love beams forth and warms the night.
But with all the humility I can muster,
Step aside... you're standing in my light.

I remain a person filled with grace and humor...
Far too humble to admit...
That I love you without question
Respecting your tenacity and grit.
But such a thing carries a certain expiration
And on this we can agree.
You will find me in morbid adulation
Because the thing I love most of all... is me.
    
                                  The End

*A poem from a story I wrote about a fellow who was a bit of a narcissist.
*If you are interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's Your Uncle' on my homepage.

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Richard Lamoureux March 18, 2020 at 9:29 AM You remind me of a buddy of mine from High school Chuck Temple. He had a syndicated cartoon called “Bernie on the beat”. He later went on to write a series of Childrens books called Brady Brady. I think your cartoons are world class, are they published? David Mchattie March 18, 2020 at 7:03 PM A few of them are on a site called 'Comic Sherpa.' I'm told if you don't know someone in the business, it's a waste of time. Stay frosty my friend.

Richard Lamoureux March 18, 2020 at 9:25 AM Sorry to hear you share in the pain. It seems each loss is accompanied by a gain. My secret weapon at the time was sarcasm. One learns to defend themselves by any means available. David Mchattie March 18, 2020 at 7:01 PM Such are the times we live in. Have a great day.

Charles Messina March 11, 2020 at 8:09 PM This is great, David. I love the entire poem but that last line was killer! Awesome poetry. I wrote a monoku a short while ago titled "Tis I" your poem compliments mine wonderfully. Thanks for your recent visit. All the best -CM David Mchattie March 12, 2020 at 10:10 PM Thanks Charles. It turned out better than I expected. Have a great day.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 9, 2020 at 12:03 PM Hello David McHattie, I have never met one and hope I never will. I do not think you are one. Enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend. David Mchattie March 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM It takes all kinds to make the world go round. I look forward to the time when a narcissist is an endangered species. We should still protect them, keep a few in zoos where they can serve as a reminder to the rest of us. Have a great day.

Richard Lamoureux March 9, 2020 at 8:55 AM This brought several smiles. I lived with a narcissist for the first 17 years of my life. You captured the more humorous side. The reality is far more frustrating and extremely difficult to Navigate. David Mchattie March 10, 2020 at 3:06 PM I share your pain. Humor usually comes from a dark place. Have a great day my friend.

Sandra Adams March 8, 2020 at 8:31 PM great poem on a narcissist so thinking you aren't one, hopefully... you must know one...I have met some as I am sure we all have... good write my friend... hugs David Mchattie March 10, 2020 at 3:05 PM Thanks Sandra. The good thing about a narcissist is you usually know what they're thinking. Have a good one.

Jeff Connelly March 8, 2020 at 7:52 AM You say, "A bit of a narcissist" lol. From the first line looking in his pool, those were my immediate thoughts David; and your writing of his ego didn't disappoint. Not your usual kid friendly write, but it is up to your usual standards of great poetry. Thanks David. David Mchattie March 8, 2020 at 3:14 PM Thanks Jeff. I hope I was writing about someone else. I don't think I'm a narcissist but sometimes we reveal more of ourselves than we think when writing our poetry. Have a great day my friend.

Constance La France March 7, 2020 at 4:12 PM David, now I would say this is a guy with confidence, a bit too much , well done _Constance David Mchattie March 7, 2020 at 8:43 PM Definitely an A type personality. I've met a few in my time. Have a great day.

Michelle Faulkner March 6, 2020 at 11:33 PM This makes me think of that old country western song 'Oh Lord/its hard to be humble/when you're perfect in every way' - this is charmingly smarmy! David Mchattie March 7, 2020 at 8:41 PM I hav'nt thought of that song in a long time. I hope you haven't caused an ear worm. Have a great day.

Gershon Wolf March 5, 2020 at 7:08 PM What a riot, David! How much does this wonderful fellow charge for an autographed copy of his ego, anyway?! LOL. Thanks, Gershon David Mchattie March 7, 2020 at 8:41 PM The fact of the matter is most of us could write our autobiography and we wouldn't sell a copy, not even to family. Such are the way of things. Have a great day my friend.

Panagiota Romios March 5, 2020 at 5:14 PM David~ pass some of your fine writing skills on to me, please! This is a knockout poem, in so many ways. Thank you Panagiota xx David Mchattie March 7, 2020 at 6:04 PM I was I had your romantic nature. I've tried to write the odd love poem but they end up as a parody of something I find amusing. Have a great day.