Pride

O, what is pride

That we holdeth onto it.


‘Tis as dew naked in the sunlight,

A beautified bouquet, fresh trim’d,

A flame flickering in the roaring rain..


A mere feeble flamboyance;

That withers as swiftly as breeze through our fingers..


O, what is pride

That we holdeth onto it.


-Titus Loh-
http://after-tim.blogspot.com

lifeon writing and wordsi do not know?

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Ryan Le Bryce

June 15, 2012 at 8:20 PM

I smiled reading this. Good that you are utilising a classical style here. =)

Titus Loh

June 19, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Pleasant surprise to receive this message from you, Ryan. Appreciate it. Humbled by your visit. Hope to hear from you more!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

November 9, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Congrats Titus on a fantastic win in this contest ..wonderful words luv..

Titus Loh

November 13, 2011 at 6:03 PM

Thank you, Linda, for your kind words. Just something that impressed upon my heart.

Gwendolen Song

November 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

Congrats on this awesome description of pride...we are all guilty of holding onto it at some point and describe its negative attributes so poetically. Gwendolen

Titus Loh

November 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM

Gwendolen, thank you for your kind wishes and encouraging comment, truly appreciate it.

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 9, 2011 at 5:58 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Whatever"contest Titus. Love, Carol

Titus Loh

November 13, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Thank you for your kind wishes, Carol!

Jslambert Mister Roboto

November 8, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Pride and ego are two things that get humans into trouble. Good Poem!

Titus Loh

November 8, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Hey JS Lambert, thanks for the kind comment! Pleasure having you here, and yes, surely pride and ego get us into some messes most times! Hope to be in touch around here.

Debbie Guzzi

November 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM

feels very shakespearian...there are sites which will give you old english dialect..I'm not sure you are using holdeth correcting..I have the site at home but ..poweroutages have me at a friends..sorry not to be of more help. Light & Love[label your form VERSE]

Titus Loh

November 2, 2011 at 10:11 PM

Thank you for the good tips. Will certainly try and improve my knowledge. Titus

James Fraser

November 1, 2011 at 1:52 PM

Pride, a most important part of a persons make up. Nice short piece :)

Titus Loh

November 2, 2011 at 10:10 PM

Never saw it that way, but what an interesting remark. Thank you, James, for your kind comment and support. Pleasure hearing from you. Titus

Ivy Vresk

October 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

very romantic and sensual poem ,I wish you the very best in your future writing adventures ,Ivy

Titus Loh

October 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

I didn't think it could come off as sensual, but thank you for the interesting observation, Ivy. I appreciate your sincerity. All the best to you and God bless, Titus -aftertim.tumblr.com-

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM

A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you today Titus. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Titus Loh

October 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome and well wishes, Carol. All the best, Titus