Narcopath

Narcopath

A Poem by Davidgeo
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Forth and back so on and so forth


Madness masking more madness


When a narcissist cries


Big, fat, salty


Crocodile tears of self love


For you to appreciate their

Sensitivity


Insightful through the most insidious of manipulations


Unaware, blissfully, so blissfully you stay unaware


In an emotional waiting room


Preparing for an appointment


That was never made


Not for you anyway

You're just the vessel

My ride to the store


Paradoxically

To the narcopath


Self love is

Self loathing


Self loathing's

Self love


Those who crave pity


Must first devour all of their own

Then starve at too young an age

From loving themselves

Much too much

Behind a shattered enough stage


A mess at the start

Even cats need learn their own claws


Professional confidence from something


Re-sewn, sutured, glued, reassembled


From pure disaster into smooth alabaster

Sharp at the edges, dangerous

This insightful love of the narcopath


Fierce now unbroken

Statuesque

Whole and all powerful


Distorted fully to experience zero reality

Floating among humans

In irrelevant situations


A deep love shared for the glory


Of one


With the strength


Of one thousand suns



Be careful


Those little emo black holes, ha,


They'll swallow your a*s whole

© 2018 Davidgeo


Author's Note

Davidgeo
Love yourself to death.

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Well said. Great write and I can totally relate having been on the other side of the Narcissists mental games of hide and seek. Manipulation at the very best. I love the style, it grabs the reader and allows you to feel as you move through the poem. Nice job!

Posted 8 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

8 Years Ago

It's an autobiographical poem.... I apologize on behalf of all the horrible narcissists you've enco.. read more
EileenMarie

8 Years Ago

1 was enough. I'm sure I have encountered more in the world but living with 1 was plenty. I am fre.. read more
KWP

3 Years Ago

Oh dear - two science nerds - and me - too funny 😂



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You're just the vessel
My ride to the store

a great analogy

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

KWP

1 Month Ago

Of course it would not be ... how about - well articulated instead?
Davidgeo

1 Month Ago

Sure, I'll take it. Also a good life philosophy if you're looking for herpes.
KWP

1 Month Ago

:D ... not for me, not today ...


I know I have said it before tho' not often but .. I think you may well have something here ..

Posted 3 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

3 Months Ago

Why thank you. I always love compliments on this poem... because I totally hate myself.
Davidgeo

3 Months Ago

People should use me more as a resource on how to avoid NPD. Very few of us are aware, let alone fi.. read more


Your poem delves into the complex and disturbing nature of narcissistic personality and the impact it has on those entangled with such individuals. Through vivid imagery and stark contrasts, it paints a picture of the inner workings of a narcissist, or "narcopath," and the emotional devastation they can cause.

As a fellow poet I want to discuss the strucure and form:

The poem is free verse, allowing the poet to manipulate line breaks and punctuation to emphasize certain themes and emotions. The lack of a rigid structure mirrors the chaotic and unpredictable nature of interactions with a narcissist.

Let me say that the title and opening lines are superb:

"Forth and back so on and so forth / Madness masking more madness"

The repetition in the title and opening lines suggests a cyclical, never-ending pattern. It reflects the repetitive and often exhausting dynamics of dealing with a narcissist. The "madness masking more madness" hints at the layers of deceit and manipulation.

As a poet I adore these lines:

The Narcissist's Tears

"When a narcissist cries / Big, fat, salty / Crocodile tears of self love"

The description of the narcissist's tears as "crocodile tears" indicates insincerity. These tears are not for others' sake but are another tool for manipulation, crafted to evoke sympathy and control.

I could go on and on about your poem. But I will make it short and say overall, the poem is a powerful exploration of narcissism, offering both a psychological portrait of the narcissist and a cautionary tale for those who might fall under their influence.

Posted 6 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

E.P. Robles

6 Months Ago

We understand each other.
Davidgeo

6 Months Ago

Tell me why specifically. It's good therapy if you can. This stupid poem is good for that... it is.. read more
E.P. Robles

6 Months Ago

I'm interested in personalities. Years ago I thought about going to medical school to become a psyc.. read more
There is a cold hard truth here. Like the 🎪 circus seal who preforms to get its reward.
Really strong piece of writing.

Posted 9 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo,
Having had a multiyear relationship with an intelligent, interesting, desirable narcissist, I have nothing to add, I don't think you missed anything. I still love her but have no desire to look upon her ever again.
They never learn.
Vol

Posted 10 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

10 Months Ago

You sound like how all my ex partners feel about me. Some bpd people can worse than others though,.. read more
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"Madness masking more madness," and "In an emotional waiting room, Preparing for an appointment, That was never made, Not for you anyway," is incredibly profound.

This piece struck me. I’m dealing with this personally, and your poem was very insightful.

Posted 10 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

10 Months Ago

I'm glad you enjoyed it, or found it interesting at least, enjoy isn't really the word for it I gues.. read more
May thosse that have been targeted, tied down, realreased, and caught again finally be freed from the narcissists that leave indents in our souls so visible, almost like the hair ties we wear on our wrists, finally be cut loose and freed...

Posted 11 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

11 Months Ago

I'm one of these people. Or was. We can recover you know, we can come back. Don't stigmatize all .. read more
Masked writer

10 Months Ago

facts
Just had to read another one of yours...
And once again
Disturbing..but again that is probably a good thing.
There were several lines that really worked.
Preparing for an appointment that was never made...
I see you requested a friend with me..and I replied.. but i do not see that you have read any if mine.
The one I think you might like is Screams..this I wrote when I was quite young..in 1970
Lisa

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Now that was an interesting read. And you don't make (n my humble opinion) the common mistakes of those that write free verse here on WC. You don't break thoughts across lines. You use whole phrases. If you write a single line, it stands alone. Subsequent line might add, but your single, stand-alone lines, stand-alone signally. I don't know how many others I criticized for this fault, but you don't make this mistake. Now as to content, I think that is especially relevant, too. Especially today. I sometimes write in free verse, but that is not my central-feel-good spot. If you want to see some of my free-verse, see "I am Penthos". If you'd like to see the center of my sweet spot, see "Wakjakaga's River Race". This was an outstanding poem. Highest marks!

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

3 Years Ago

Ha... yeah, you touched a button.
Davidgeo

3 Years Ago

lighten up dude
KWP

3 Years Ago

Its FREE VERSE

I don't know how many others I criticized for this fault

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