Pride. Lust. Envy.
Incompetence. Ignorance. Injustice.
Tyranny. Stupidity. Audacity.
Do these not exist?
Benevolence. Intelligence. Prudence.
Capability. Wisdom. Justice.
Humility. Chastity. Pity.
Are these not real?
You who read these words,
Contemplate on them -
Understand their position,
Their relationship
Each with the other!
World,
I too
Love your beauty -
I too
Have the right
To be selfish!
© M. Barrett – all rights reserved.
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