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The Ego

When we feel depressed Our ego then is strong It does speak to us The ego puts us down Makes us feel lifeless We feel so very sad The ego will not make us happy It makes us feel sadness We must not listen To what the ego says It never has happy words Only the put down words So try hard to block the ego That is the only way

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/29/2020 8:48:00 PM

Very true! You may also like to watch this short video related to the ego ~ https://youtu.be/sxlHGqby3Tg

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/30/2020 5:07:00 AM

Hello Unseeking Seeker, Thank you Unseeking Seeker. Enjoy your day my friend.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/25/2020 3:06:00 PM

Probably many of us can be egocentric, Darlene; thinking of others worse off than us can be an eye-opener. Regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2020 3:39:00 PM

Hello Paul Callus, I agree to think of others worse off than us can be an eye opner. Regards Darlene

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/22/2020 11:19:00 AM

Darlene, I teach children to hold up an imaginary stop sign and say stop! when the ego tries to put them down. I like this poem very much.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/22/2020 11:43:00 AM

Hello Caren, Oh- Caren, this is a good idea. I will remember this vision of the stop sign. If it works for the children it should work for adults. Thank you for the lovely comment. enjoy your day my friend. Hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/21/2020 9:22:00 PM

Whenever we put the focus on others, that is when we can feel good about ourselves. Your lovely poem holds valuable truth. Blessings. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/22/2020 7:24:00 AM

Hello Evelyn,yes youare right, when we focus on others that is when we can feel good about ourselves. Thank you for the lovely comment. Blessings my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/21/2020 8:42:00 AM

Quite right Darlene, ,you actually cheered me up with your poem because I was feeling a bit down today. Bless you my friend, you are special. Hugs, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/21/2020 10:22:00 AM

Hello Jennifer,I am so happy to hear that I have cheered you up.You are so welcome Jennifer.you are my friend to Jennifer.You have made my day to. Thank you. Hugs.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/19/2020 4:39:00 PM

such truth in your words Darlene, i know I am my own worst critic and my self confidence can plumment - comes from being put down as a child and they way my parents have treated me and my sister so differently, you have a wonderful way with words keep the ink flowing:-) hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/20/2020 5:26:00 AM

Hello Jan, oh Jan you and I have had the same childhood. My father always put me down.abused by words he said to me.He made me feel worthless. I had to read many self help books to boost my positive thoughts. Now I am better.Thank youfor the lovely commeny. Hugs Darlene

David Kavanagh

Date: 8/19/2020 2:56:00 PM

Hi Darlene never thought of our ego as putting ourselves down normally I think of it as self importance, until now that is you’ve opened my eyes to the self destructive nature of it with your wonderful poem, cheers David

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/19/2020 3:30:00 PM

Hello David Kavangh, so nice to meet you.Yes the ego is self destructive nature. When feeling sad it tells you your no good. Thank you for the lovely comment. Cheers!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/18/2020 8:36:00 AM

What a wonderful and true write. Guess we all have had a battle with the Ego at one time or another. Guess it is part of life and living. Enjoy your wonderful day writing away.........................

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/18/2020 11:21:00 AM

Hello Paula Goldsmith, yes we all have egos. It is always a battle with the ego. Yes it is a part of life. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.

Lewis Raynes

Date: 8/17/2020 1:01:00 PM

A great piece Darlene, and so true, an unhinged ego can be blinding to all the better things in life. Great thought poem.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/17/2020 3:01:00 PM

Hello Lewis Raynes,yes this is true. An ego can be blinding to all better things. Have a nice evening my friend.

Alkas Poetry

Date: 8/17/2020 12:26:00 PM

when my ego hurts me i chase enchanted melodies, i hear my friends singers and bands...i do as tom said, i write more and more...Often i won this fight against my ego... best wishes for you dearest, salute alkas

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/17/2020 3:15:00 PM

The one i like is moonlight Sonata. It is soothing for the soul. By for now. Salute Darlene.Best wishes

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/17/2020 3:13:00 PM

Hello Alkas Poetry, I listen to A CD a classical music. By Beethoven. It is easy to listen to and so soothing to the soul. I also get ideas for poetry by listening to this CD. I enjoy it. I also listen to singers to I have my fav. Best wishes my dear friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/17/2020 6:29:00 AM

I always try and ignore it, find a distraction like writing or watching tv. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/17/2020 9:56:00 AM

Hello Tom Cunningham, I try to do the same. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. Creating poetry helps. Heave a nice day my friend.

Ricky Muse

Date: 8/17/2020 2:00:00 AM

Amen. The ego can be both a strength and a weakness.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/17/2020 5:24:00 AM

Hello Ricky Muse,Ricky hi, the ego can be both strength and weakness! For me the ego has been weakness. My inner voice has brought me strength.We all struggle with the ego. So nice to see you here. thank you for the lovely comment.Enjoy your day my friend.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/16/2020 5:55:00 AM

Well written. I always feel you in your Poetry. Hope you visit the multiple poems I posted. Was not on line yesterday much....blazing hot Forever, Pangiexx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/16/2020 9:47:00 AM

Hello Panagiota,Yes i will look at at your poetry and comment.Yesterday i only commented on a few poems. today I gswill do better. We are having rain but it is humid. Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.

Silent One

Date: 8/15/2020 1:15:00 PM

The ego is s big problem and we need to keep it at bay... Have a nice evening my friend..

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/15/2020 2:48:00 PM

Hello Silent One,so see you. Yes the Ego is a big problem. At times it is hard to keep it at bay. It always disappoints us. Making us feel very,very sad.Enjoy your evening my friend.

Phred Sirikye

Date: 8/15/2020 6:26:00 AM

I have learnt this the hard way, how I wish I had gotten ugh wisdom earlier. Encouraging words dear Darlene. Best regards. Phred

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/15/2020 11:06:00 AM

Hello Phred Sirikye,it is so nice to meet you. Hi! Yes Sirike these are words of wisdom. Thank you for the lovely comment. Regards Darlene

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 8/14/2020 3:53:00 PM

To true Darlene Ego is not an endearing personality trait at all. It smacks of a lack of confidence and neediness

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/17/2020 4:06:00 PM

Cheers to you as well my friend. If i may ask of you a favour if you would kindly read my poem Cinderella Bell Ball please. Thanks and regards xox

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/15/2020 4:49:00 AM

Hello Christoper Flaherty,yes it does and it can brig us down in a very low mood.It speaks to us using put down words. Enjoy your day my friend.

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/14/2020 8:10:00 AM

Very wise; what we protect erects walls that keep us in as well as others out. That is not to say we should not protect our loved ones...but the personal ego has a capital "I", excluding others more often than lovingly embracing. Great writing!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2020 9:48:00 AM

Hello Joe DiM Yes this is how i see this Ego to. We all have a battle with the Ego. Enjoy your day my friend.

V. Deepa

Date: 8/14/2020 6:41:00 AM

Your right.. Darlene mam:-) Ego cuts down our happiness.We need to suppress it.:-) Wonderful poem.I enjoyed it mam:-)Keep inspiring us..! Have a bright day.Take care.Much love:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2020 9:51:00 AM

Hello Deepa,Ye the Ego does suppress our happiness bring us down. Take care Deepa Much love. Darlene

V. Deepa

Date: 8/14/2020 6:41:00 AM

Your right.. Darlene mam:-) Ego cuts down our happiness.We need to suppress it.:-) Wonderful poem.I enjoyed it mam:-)Keep inspiring us..! Have a bright day.Take care.Much love:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2020 9:52:00 AM

Hello Deepa, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the lovely comment. Much love Darlene

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/14/2020 6:04:00 AM

I really like this, Darlene! Truth spoken!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2020 9:53:00 AM

Hello Kim, yes it is truth spoken because we all have an ego that brings us down once in awhile. Hugs Darlene

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/14/2020 4:46:00 AM

So true Darlene--most can relate to your poem--and life will be so much better if people heed your advice.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2020 9:55:00 AM

Hello Vijay Pandit, I hope all is well with you. Oh thank you. Enjoy your day my friend.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/13/2020 4:30:00 PM

Deep meditation definitely helps with this. Ego is what's really wrong with this world...we've all gone one but, many people don't know how to release it. Wise words.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/14/2020 9:58:00 AM

Hello M.L.Kiser,you know M.L. you are right most people do not know how to release it. Good to know that meditation helps with this. enjoy your day my friend. Hugs Darlene