Superbia

Born unwanted
Brought up in exile
Tortured with a sadistic grin
Throughout childhood he was taunted
He was pushed to win.

But failed.

His failure brought him everything but good
They all knew he tried if he could
As the blood poured from his mouth he said;

“I’m sorry brother, I failed. For this, I’m dead.”

Author's Note

inspired by the short story "the scarlet ibis."