Let Go Your Ego

WriteBeLight

Your bags are neatly packed,

Set to leave any minute,

Look forward to your journey,

That is your ego trip.

 

As you look in the mirror,

Set neatly on the shelf.

But, your face won’t fit,

Because you’re full of yourself.

 

Always self-assured,

Sitting on the fence.

Keenly quite aware,

Of your self-importance.

 

In the middle of the room,

Oh, so loud you shout,

“I’m someone just so perfect,

Me, you can’t do without.”

 

Your pointed nose is stuck,

High above in the air.

Sitting on your throne,

You know it’s just a chair.

 

Saying to yourself,

“I’m lovely, so sublime.”

Movie plays in your head,

“Legend in my own mind.”

 

I’ve made you dessert,

Take a look with your eyes.

A big, giant slice,

Of some perfect humble pie.

 

Self-esteem is good.

You should have confidence.

But, you’re only human.

I mean you no offense.

 

My advice to you is this,

Be who we like to be around.

Act polite, be a good listener,

Many friends will be found.

 

In the end, you will get,

No tug of war from me,

Let go of your ego,

Of conceit you’ll be free.

  • Author: WriteBeLight (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 12th, 2017 06:41
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments7

  • Michael Edwards

    Thanks for the poem WBL . They've got a name for people who suffer from this affliction (might post this one day in the gallery):

    Never one to sit on a shelf
    always very full of himself
    he suffers from an anti-social perversion
    medically known as rectal introversion.

    • WriteBeLight

      Wonderful! Love that Michael. Thanks 🙂

    • orchidee

      Ahh, so this is someone with bags packed, sitting on the fence, nose in the air, eating humble pie, etc - all at the same time?! I knows ya means some of it metaphoric-wotsit (metaphorically). A fine write WBL.

      • WriteBeLight

        Thanks orchidee! A egotistical multi-tasker, sounds like to me 🙂

      • Louis Gibbs

        My enemy, my friend, this ego of mine. You serve your purpose in this world, but betray me in over-ruling my soul as you tend to do. You play out the struggle for balance beautifully in this fine poem, WBL!

        • WriteBeLight

          Thank you Louis. It can be a tug of war for some who just do not want to realize they are just human like the rest of us 🙂

        • Accidental Poet

          I think we all know one or two people like this. Awesome write WBL

        • FredPeyer

          WBL, there really are a lot of people who should heed your advise, especially in the top level of our Governments. 🙂
          Well written, great subject!

          • WriteBeLight

            Could not agree more Fred. Thank you!

          • BRIAN & ANGELA

            Thanks for caring & sharing ~ ANGEL ~ I guess this poem is aimed at the ME ME ME People and you know by now I'm not on of those ! Humble Hugs ~ BRIAN Confucius he say " People who go on EGO trips ~ generally end up tripping on there own EGO !"

            • WriteBeLight

              Confucius and you are so right Brian! Thanks!!

            • Goldfinch60

              Very good write and very true. There are many like this.

              • WriteBeLight

                Sadly so true Goldfinch. Thanks for the comment!



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