Death Of An Ego

Death Of An Ego

(Tom Entrican – 12/3/20)

 

I used to think that I was smart

My wisdom was supreme

That others could not see as far

A genius at eighteen

 

It was a shame or so I thought

So many did not see

All the knowledge bundled up

And only I had the key

 

As I set forth to verbalize

And friends began to mock

They felt my head should be resized

And stuffed my mouth with socks

 

My arduous journey oh so long

With pitfalls it was wrought

Now I refrain from prattling on

Yes, I have learned to shut up.

 

To my chagrin I see the void

Within my empty head

To all those that I have annoyed

My ego now is dead