all their arrows are pointing in
their eyes can't see beyond the end of their own nose
they have a love for the letter "I" but never a second thought for the letter "U"
they forget that the world revolves around the sun
they'll tell you that "self" always comes before "ish"
and should never be followed by "less"
and I before Everyone else, except after they Cee that conceited spends Friday nights alone
I watched a friend walk down the halls creating her own storms
and she came complaining when it started to rain
and I'm sorry but you should know that a life that's all about you
well, that's all you'll end up with
yourself
Too many good lines to pick a favorite. Good job.
ReplyDeleteWant to write stolen after every line - so so good!!!
ReplyDeleteTo express selfishness, couldn't have been put together more incredibly. This poem is short, and to the point. Yet beautiful, and full of so much meaning. I love this, and you.
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutely amazing. Loved every line. I want it all.
ReplyDelete"I watched a friend walk down the halls creating her own storms
and she came complaining when it started to rain"
Dang Girl! We got a poet in the house.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post. Straight truth!
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