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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

Date: 3/18/2020 9:29:00 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
Date: 3/18/2020 7:03:00 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

Date: 3/18/2020 9:25:00 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
Date: 3/18/2020 7:01:00 PM

Such are the times we live in. Have a great day.

Charles Messina

Date: 3/11/2020 8:09:00 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
Date: 3/12/2020 10:10:00 PM

Thanks Charles. It turned out better than I expected. Have a great day.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/9/2020 12:03:00 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
Date: 3/10/2020 3:09:00 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

Date: 3/9/2020 8:55:00 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
Date: 3/10/2020 3:06:00 PM

I share your pain. Humor usually comes from a dark place. Have a great day my friend.

Sandra Adams

Date: 3/8/2020 8:31:00 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
Date: 3/10/2020 3:05:00 PM

Thanks Sandra. The good thing about a narcissist is you usually know what they're thinking. Have a good one.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 3/8/2020 7:52:00 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
Date: 3/8/2020 3:14:00 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

Date: 3/7/2020 4:12:00 PM

David, now I would say this is a guy with confidence, a bit too much , well done _Constance

David Mchattie
Date: 3/7/2020 8:43:00 PM

Definitely an A type personality. I've met a few in my time. Have a great day.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/6/2020 11:33:00 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
Date: 3/7/2020 8:41:00 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

Date: 3/5/2020 7:08:00 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
Date: 3/7/2020 8:41:00 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

Date: 3/5/2020 5:14:00 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
Date: 3/7/2020 6:04:00 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.