Suppress Self Satisfaction

When within me grow powers of selfishness Self satisfaction and self gratification ensue To advance an agenda steeped in short-sightedness Which under normal circumstances I shouldn’t pursue Unless I welcome revulsion From circles where I draw friends Who hobnob with me with a passion That sets gregarious trends Few folks enjoy Set to an exacting standard Which no friendship toy Holds in high regard. Reflecting On consequences of embracing a selfish culture Selecting Options that nourish the future That paves the way for progress In the most critical aspects Where selfishness doesn’t address Prospects For congenial interaction At the right time, in the right place with the right partners Whose affection, selection and protection In cosy corners Where I get succor That moves my modified agenda forward With the ardour In which the pursuit of a reward Doesn’t rank higher than the pursuit That focuses on satisfying and meeting needs Of stakeholders whose type and colour of suit Shouldn’t matter in terms of speeds At which my selfishness dwindles In major platforms Where selfishness swindles My bid for reforms Meant to nip selfishness consequences in the bud Once and for all The scud and mud That ensure I free fall Unless I change In attitude and seek fortitude Though it may seem strange To finally rise to my selfless latitude.