Famed Gained Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Famed gained and the obtaining of success,
Does not automatically adorn one with integrity.
Nor does one who sits in a position of idol worship,
Can be expected to remain...
Undetected to have temptations to please.
And the thoughts many maintain,
That those blessed with talents and gifts...
Are somehow different,
Because they express intelligence...
To keep secretly hidden their selfish pleasures,
Often shocks those surprised they have normal lives.
And can entertain deception to keep themselves idolized.