Selfish You
You first came to us in humble bowing and grace
But today contempt is written all over your face
You now have amassed wealth and still more you collect
And it dawns on you that these things you must protect
And so you demean, intimidate and dare quash out esteem
Making believe that we are not worth wealth's slightest gleam
But remember that God through men put you there
But consequence will be fair and square
You pride shouts aloud your weaknesses
To a large and listening crowd of witnesses
And their hurt hearts wish to prompt you of your numbered days
But whether offense leaves or stays
Remember them honourably or they choose to forget you
And when you are compelled to fit their shoe
You will sadly remember of a glory to which you cannot return
For fire can destroy but for only a while does it burn.
K. Muitherero.
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