The Write For Recognition

Why when I write this poem

I think of 

gaining something but not for 

just writing?

Why do I think by publishing this, will I gain loads

and grab the price

Why is it that I think this poem is the best and unique and different?

Is this just human nature?

that is innate, or is it me?

I wonder how I could

change this thinking of mine

I wonder how this innate selfishness

be removed from my mind

I do not know, for now

But that is who I am,

Just a selfish being,

always longing for personal prosperity