Big Joe In The Pub Poem by Francis Duggan

Self promotion may be the in thing of the day
But self praise is no praise as the wise one did say
Bragging no longer does seem a rare thing
Though you should leave it to others your praises to sing
Big Joe in the pub is the braggart supreme
He sure is not one lacking in self esteem
And though he is one others do not celebrate
He even has convinced himself he is a great
Of the local club in Aussie Rules Football
Though the loyal fans of the club say he is not much good at all
Though big and strong he will never be amongst the club's best
Since he seems lacking in skill when put to the test
But Joe in his early twenties with their opinions on him do not agree
He is not lacking in ego it does seem to me.