Ego

Lots of things in life revolve around the Ego...

Ego        by Sami Khalil

Genius…

Bane of my existence.

An inflated ego,

like a hot air balloon;

a derelict of sorts-cruel but honest,

the vanity of human splendor;

the villainy of budding evil hands.

Wears a collage of multi-colors.

Tastes savory.

Bespeaks favors apace,

blurring love and labor.

Images defy no need;

back roads are not paved;

hard to see pretty faces.

Superman…

Bane of my existence

till I found out:

someone is stronger, taller, richer, more handsome, more important…

Balloon was deflated,

lit by the fire of wisdom.

Then, harsh light made me ponder.

Diminished might made me wonder.

I might as well shovel snow,

or sharpen knives

for an erstwhile rival.

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[JE Falcon]

I might as well shovel snow, --- or sharpen knives
Oh pish-posh, write and keep writing until the love of it is all you need. Then is when the sun shines.

[Sami Khalil]

Will do. Thank you kindly for the opportunity to hear your thoughts and share your wonderful memories. Glad to see you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... the Wonder of You... a Fortune Cookie with an Omen...
Your Ego is important when you write Poetry that is a flight to Jupiter and Mars. You seem to be from a distant Star and that is who you are. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! You are so kind dear Pat. I can't thank you enough. You are a star indeed. Thank you so much for all. See you soon.

[M. J. Smith]

Everyone of us seek fame and glory in our own way. It is why we risk putting out poems on the site. Our drive to share is motivated by the hope of widespread reads and reviews. The friendships that form are a happy side affect of the brotherhood shared among writers and poets. Rivalry, sometimes unfriendly, mostly not, is the spur that pushes us to be better. I get your words. I just have a slightly different slant. Well written nonetheless.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated M. J. Very true and worthy. Thank you so much for all.

[Crowley]

It is a conundrum. This ego of ours is a many faceted thing, giving us the confidence to move forward and then striking us down until we have to start over. It does allow us to put ourselves out there searching for a soul the understands. I think all should understand, but maybe their own ego doesn't allow then to respond. A thought provoking piece. I enjoyed it!

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! Ego can be good or evil and it depends on how we use it. People tend to go to extremes and it becomes calamitous. God wants us to tame it as you tame a wild animal and subdue it in the proper way. Submitting to the will of the Creator is one way and it shows our gratitude, reliance and obedience to Him. Thank you so much Crowley for sharing your wonderful thoughts.

[Miss Sharon]

(the vanity of human splendor; the villainy of budding evil hands) How very true. Great write! ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Awe! Thank you so much Miss Sharon for this marvelous review and kind visit. Glad you like it and the message.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

I have to say this made me smile in a good way! Ego blown up like a hot air balloon, and then deflated! This was awesome!

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! I meant it somehow to be a funny and serious message at the same time and you picked up on that. Thank you so much Kathy Sue Sills for all. See you soon.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

::::::::::::))))))))))))))

[Pete]

thought i was reading about vladimir putin at first. i guess even egos have their comeuppance and days of reckoning. nicely done.

good advice for us all -

I might as well shovel snow,
or sharpen knives for
an erstwhile rival.

clever ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Madinga! I love your take on this poem sir Pete. Comeuppance for sure. I like how you sum it up marvelously.
I guess the meek and the humble among other traits will inherit the earth. Thank you so much sir.

[Ken Simm.]

I can really associate with this Sami. Although I am sure you are not like this. Remarkable portrait of what we dislike about ourselves.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! So true and well said Ken Simm. In the law of opposites, those who humble themselves will be elevated. Those who elevate themselves will be debased. I hope we don't fall into the trap of our egos. Even God dislikes the haughty. Thank you so much sir for the time and the visit. See you soon...