Oversize Ego

She's in love with the sound of her own voice
The pitch the tone the octave
Her one favorite topic is herself

She loves her audience captive and attentive
Their politeness is nothing short of adoration
Convinced there's no topic more worthy of the podium
She pictures herself filling the city stadium

Why else would she practice delivering monologues
She constantly craves to hear echoes of applause
Won't entertain the thought of nothing less
Imagining thunder of roaring standing ovations

She's bold she's grand she's totally delusional
Many have tried to break her but she's steady won't back down
She stands tall like a medal winning million dollar baby
She's always been daddy's girl and can do no wrong



AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
February 22, 2020 at 10:24 PM
I rarely meet these but when I do, wow! I immediately recognize them.
Gauthier Avatar
February 23, 2020 at 3:12 AM
Lucky lucky you!!!
Wolf Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Isn't she running for office here in America?! I'm almost sure I recognize this woman. LOL. :) Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 8:15 PM
There are so many, Gershon.
Gilmour Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 9:48 AM
Such a brilliant and clever write dear Line for those fingers may be small but they have their Daddies wrapped around them... with kindest thoughts Ann xx
Gauthier Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 8:15 PM
Thanks for your mch appreciated visit and comment, Ann.
Messina Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 7:36 AM
Whew, thank goodness I don't wear a brassiere...lol I do know a few people that fit this bill...nice write, Line.
Gauthier Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 8:12 AM
And don't they make the world interesting, Charles? LOL
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Ha. This reminds me of a few people I know. Some are men! Well done
Gauthier Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 10:01 PM
Thanks, Andrea. What would the world be like without them? LOL
Allison Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 3:28 AM
gosh Line have you been spying on a member of my family lol lol , thanks for the smile:-) Am desperately trying to catch up on soup after my hols!:-) hugs Jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 10:02 PM
Too funny. It's so easy to fall behind. We all need more of that scarce commodity that is time. Best wishes, Jan.
Achilles Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 2:33 AM
lovely Line well written and such fun, Julie
Gauthier Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Thanks, Julie. Much appreciated.
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