Struggles of Pride
Grasping tightly to my skin
So none would adventure inside
For if they saw the real me
They'd know of my struggles in pride
For though my heart may give to the world
My flesh tries to steal the show
I know its different to display my weakness
But I want the world to know
I've become like Paul's own demonstration
To do what I know I ought not
Its a struggle playing this mascarade
When I fear every second getting caught
It's almost as if I feel invincible
Being the only one deserving the toast
When the realization is that without Christ
I'd have nothing in which I could boast
I want to be genuinely loving
And not always all about me
So God take my focus off my own being
And advert my eyes to Thee
Please Lord, humble me in your way only
Bring me down from my high horse
For only you can save this simulation
Before it becomes any worse
So witness my confession written down
I'm sick of acting with arrogance
Correct and rebuke the spirit in depth
And destroy this haughty like prance
Take back my craved mirrored obsession ego
Where behind the faux alter i'd hide
Weld up in life a new spirit within
Without all the struggles of pride
Copyright © Jessica K | Year Posted 2012
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