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PEOPLE? WHAT OTHER PEOPLE?
Terrestrial galaxies,
millions of Suns
all knowing
the world revolves around them.
Single occupant microcosms.
Incognito mostly.
Heads buried in screens,
checking not-so-social media.
Who today liked me, my post?
Just a thumbs up?
Fools! That deserved a heart.
*“Enough about me...
what do you think about me?”
Son, can you set the table?
Thank you...wait get back here!
A plate and utensils for everybody, please!
No there is no à la carte menu.
The front seats of the bus
Occupied by able-bodied youth
Let the old and affirmed suffer
it’s their own fault, after all.
Don’t you dare step off that sidewalk!!
I'll run you over.
I trump any crosswalk or pedestrian sign.
Because, frankly, and nothing personal,
My life means more than yours.
Why not be self-centered?
My parents assure me I’m a winner.
Supposed representatives of the people…
cry WAAAA WAAAA!!
if they don’t get THEIR way
Why should I not do the same.
Well...enough modest pontification.
I’ve got more important things to do…
Like visit my statue…
In the Pantheon Of The Selfless…
flowers and gifts are often left.
And, of course, check to see
how many likes, reads, and comments
my humble poetry has garnered on the web site.
Not that it matters.
*Bette Midler in "Beaches”
millions of Suns
all knowing
the world revolves around them.
Single occupant microcosms.
Incognito mostly.
Heads buried in screens,
checking not-so-social media.
Who today liked me, my post?
Just a thumbs up?
Fools! That deserved a heart.
*“Enough about me...
what do you think about me?”
Son, can you set the table?
Thank you...wait get back here!
A plate and utensils for everybody, please!
No there is no à la carte menu.
The front seats of the bus
Occupied by able-bodied youth
Let the old and affirmed suffer
it’s their own fault, after all.
Don’t you dare step off that sidewalk!!
I'll run you over.
I trump any crosswalk or pedestrian sign.
Because, frankly, and nothing personal,
My life means more than yours.
Why not be self-centered?
My parents assure me I’m a winner.
Supposed representatives of the people…
cry WAAAA WAAAA!!
if they don’t get THEIR way
Why should I not do the same.
Well...enough modest pontification.
I’ve got more important things to do…
Like visit my statue…
In the Pantheon Of The Selfless…
flowers and gifts are often left.
And, of course, check to see
how many likes, reads, and comments
my humble poetry has garnered on the web site.
Not that it matters.
*Bette Midler in "Beaches”
Published 12th Apr 2019
Author's Note
NaPo/GloPoWriMo poem #11. I am by no means blameless when it comes to egotistical behavior. It has become epidemic in our society.
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12th Apr 2019 7:47am
a beautifully captured "snapshot" of lour life today both online and off !
thanks for the mirror bro... many could relate i bet...
made me smile this one!
thanks for the mirror bro... many could relate i bet...
made me smile this one!
12th Apr 2019 8:54am
Thank you so much CF! I see myself all too clearly in that mirror. It's amazing how I think I don't need constant validation but it's become kind of a drug in our modern day. The seed for this piece was when I got on the bus yesterday morning and watched an older woman, that rides often with me on the same bus, and she had to try and squeeze into her seat behind some young idiot sitting in the seats intended for the elderly, fully reclined almost in the lap of this poor woman.
I appreciate very much your comment.
Cheers!
I appreciate very much your comment.
Cheers!
12th Apr 2019 11:07pm
I'm insecure about my own work, and need the validation lest I delete. See? I think in terms of the personal, but might offer that lady my seat, the self-image of a perfect gentleman, which I am clearly not. I'm a selfish man. This one makes me think, and re-evaluate my position. Excellent and compassionate write.
12th Apr 2019 11:13pm
Thank you, Sir Crow! I come to know you somewhat via your poetry and comment. I am certain you are not as self-centered as you imagine...own your goodness!
13th Apr 2019 5:45am
I stopped by because I'm sure you would want to know
I am not afflicted by these feelings of self importance.
Nice poem, Bob.
I am not afflicted by these feelings of self importance.
Nice poem, Bob.
13th Apr 2019 6:03am
20th Apr 2019 2:49am
I love this sentiment but hate why you needed to speak it. Our world is cold, dumb and without compassion for the most part. I gave up the fb because of the me, me mentality &. fake, staged cookie cutter lives. Families don't even speak at dinner..its disheartening. I am kinda with writing reviews but you nailed everything!
