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Schadenfreude

I've seen how mean 
You treat others. 
You're well known for stepping 
On the necks of those 
You deem beneath you.
You've conveniently forgotten 
Laughing 
Over many a misfortune,
Mine included.
So legendary is
Your cruel nature 
And peacock-like arrogance.
You carry a baffling air 
Of invincibility.
You think yourself 
Infallible; better than the rest.
Or are you? Now I watch you
Slip deservedly 
On a banana peel of poetic justice 
With laughter 
In my eyes. You hear folks
You've trampled upon clap,
And you don't like that?
Well, what did you expect?
I hate to admit 
I feel no guilt or pity 
For you and your troubles 
As you've taught all and sundry 
One true thing; 
You get what you give.


*this is a fictional write*
Date written: 06/19/2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022




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Date: 6/20/2022 5:47:00 PM
Wow! Great write!
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