Alas I Would Say Poem by Kelly Iyogun

I watch each foolish strides of his,
As he gallops to and fro with no destination.
Í saw him; shoulders high, chin up wallowing in his pride.
He speaks as though he knows
Shouts and talk like he has never been heard.
Walks like the road is small enough for one.
Never have i heard or seen such a clever dick like He.
His eyes, fixed upon his glamour and splendor with rapt attention.
He twirls around in front of the mirror for a long time, paused: and gaze at the reflection of his in the mirror, frightened as though he had seen a ghost from hell he shrieked in his fright,
Charged at the mirror like a mad bull with great enthusiasm cursing and kicking at his reflection.
What he saw; i never did knew,
But its as though the scales that blinded his eyes were gone,
And the earmuff that guarded his ear were let loose as he sat in tears, demented!
I walked up to him;
I could feel he was ready to listen to what i had to offer;
Alas! I would say,
'O man of valour,
How foolish you were, thinking splendor was all there is,
How foolish to think pride would lift you high,
Be not wise in your own eyes, lest you die without instruction and in the greatness of your folly you go astray.
O mighty one,
When you go before men,
Humble yourself, for it is humility that raiseth men,
And treasures to be desired are in the dwelling of the wise.
Listen to advice my friend and accept instruction and alas you would be wise'