Melvina Germain - (722) Ego

We put ourselves on a pedestal
wanting everyone to notice and admire.
Feeding us,
we thirst not of our innermost hearts desire.
Forgetting our priorities thinking only of self,
we place them on the lowest shelf.
Materialistic things,
numerical values become our obsession.
Realizing not, soon to fall into deep depression.
Make no mistake, loving ourselves is necessary
in order to give love to others.
Being obsessed with oneself is tragic and
can only lead to lonely moments.

Written: Feb.14,2008

Melvina Germain

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