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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

Date: 5/20/2022 12:35:00 PM

It takes all kinds they say, even the rust.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2022 12:43:00 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

Date: 5/20/2022 4:19:00 AM

They are the ME people of this world! Debx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2022 7:59:00 AM

Indeed, they are, Deb. Thanks for the comment.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/19/2022 11:58:00 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
Date: 5/20/2022 7:59:00 AM

You do a fine job of it, too, Jan.

John Lawless

Date: 5/19/2022 1:23:00 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
Date: 5/19/2022 2:39:00 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

Date: 5/19/2022 12:30:00 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
Date: 5/19/2022 1:04:00 PM

Yes, they do, and yes, they are to be pitied, for they are missing so much that others have to offer.

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/19/2022 12:28:00 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
Date: 5/19/2022 1:05:00 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

Date: 5/19/2022 12:14:00 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
Date: 5/19/2022 1:06:00 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

Date: 5/19/2022 11:11:00 AM

Not a thought for anyone else but themselves, I steer clear of them big time. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2022 12:09:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. I have learned the hard way, but I, too, give them a wide berth.