Of Narcissism Poem by Alexandre Nodopaka

Everybody writes poems
referencing millennia old myths.
The reason is clear.

They have no legends of their own.
Therefore mentioning recorded history
propels me into automatic times gone by.

Just like an artist does with their art.
Whereas by referencing 15th century
masterpieces immediately propels into

the category of present and immediate
importance.
Who cares about posterity.

And it's OK with me. Nobody wants
to be left behind. Me last of all.
It's all about me and me and me.