The Trouble With Ego Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

Ego stands on the pyramid of time and space
Boasting of its many physical identities or achievements
Showcasing its cunning face
Ego does not apologize for its mistakes
Or take responsibility for its bad actions
Ego basks at the highest pinnacle of madness
Not knowing its true diagnosis
Ego looks at the sunshine
And wants to be the sun
Ego fondles the hands of success
And screams at the top of its lungs
Just flirting moments of happiness
Ego does not know true happiness
Ego does not believe in spiritual avenues of happiness
There is no humility in its dictionary
Just pure pride
That borders on narcissistic tendencies
Ego holds the cup of success
And yet still demands for more
Ego cannot be satisfied
With the contents of life
The trouble with ego is selfishness
Ego is obsessed with winning
Not out of hard work or skill
Ego just wants to be at the top of the world
Regardless of achievements
Ego wants to be seen on the stage of fame

Whether by skill or corruption
Ego wants to excel in whatever it does
Regardless of the carnage left behind
Ego only looks at the prize
Regardless of the truth
Ego wants to excavate its way
Outside the borders of reason
Ego is a monster
That can only be tamed by Love
Prescribing humility, kindness and compassion
Love stands on the opposite side of ego
Emphasizing unconditional love
Love is a tranquilizer on the egocentric mind
Dispensing selflessness
Love is truly outside the realm of ego
Breaking down barriers
Love is a river of goodness

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