L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Narcissists

I must tell you,
I find the narcissistic personality
Somewhat disgusting --
The type who loves
Only him/herself, you see,
On the inside never adjusting,
Who obviously think
They are superior to the nth degree,
Fame and fortune lusting.
Loving to see their name in print
They seize opportunities
To say, “Look at me!”
I suspect they are secretly rusting!

Written May 19, 2022

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Mark Koplin May 20, 2022 at 12:35 PM It takes all kinds they say, even the rust. L Milton Hankins May 20, 2022 at 12:43 PM Yes, I think that's true, Mark. Still, I don't deal well (and we recently did) with people who are self-absorbed and who relish bullying others. Thanks for the visit, my friend.

Deb M May 20, 2022 at 4:19 AM They are the ME people of this world! Debx L Milton Hankins May 20, 2022 at 7:59 AM Indeed, they are, Deb. Thanks for the comment.

Jan Allison May 19, 2022 at 11:58 PM well said Milton, met a few in my time here, I write for fun to try and make folk smile and not for fame and glory:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins May 20, 2022 at 7:59 AM You do a fine job of it, too, Jan.

John Lawless May 19, 2022 at 1:23 PM C'mon now Milton....aren't we all, at some time in our life, a bit narcissistic? Seeking a bit of attention or recognition? L Milton Hankins May 19, 2022 at 2:39 PM Ah, c'mon John...there's far more to a narcissistic personality than "seeing a bit of attention or recognition" now and then. We have some fine examples here on the soup but, of course, I'm not going to point them out. Need I? Hey, thanks for your thought-provoking comment, John.

Caren Krutsinger May 19, 2022 at 12:30 PM "They seize opportunities To say, “Look at me!”" - I feel sorry for them, I feel like they missed something joyous in life. L Milton Hankins May 19, 2022 at 1:04 PM Yes, they do, and yes, they are to be pitied, for they are missing so much that others have to offer.

Jenna Logan May 19, 2022 at 12:28 PM You know my thoughts on this. They mirror your own. Those who are the neediest are usually the ones who need the spotlight. It's all static electricity. L Milton Hankins May 19, 2022 at 1:05 PM Indeed, Jenna. Thanks for the read and the comment. I think we are pretty much in agreement on lots of things, as far as I can tell.

David Kavanagh May 19, 2022 at 12:14 PM Nice Milton, attention seekers only want the world to revolve around themselves, and everyone singing to their tune, and very rarely change, but your right they rust alive from the inside out, cheers David L Milton Hankins May 19, 2022 at 1:06 PM I think so, David. Thanks so much for your thoughts on the subject. Deep down inside I feel sorry for these folks who are so self-absorbed. They are missing so much in life.

Tom Cunningham May 19, 2022 at 11:11 AM Not a thought for anyone else but themselves, I steer clear of them big time. Tom L Milton Hankins May 19, 2022 at 12:09 PM Thanks, Tom. I have learned the hard way, but I, too, give them a wide berth.