“We do not remember days, we remember moments.” ― Cesare Pavese


Potpourri

Beware The Narcissist

On social media's maiden flight,
 A boastful group arose.
They hid their real lives from sight
While seeking 'likes' for their delight.
They flaunted “wealth” and gaudy clothes,
 Inviting posts of prose.

This selfish group is unrefined,
 Displaying false appeal.
They wear a mask to hide behind,
Insisting that their deeds are kind,
But time will force them to reveal
 The way they truly feel.

With unctuous words, they will define
 The works they leave behind.
Do not imbibe their rancid wine
Or dwell on all that they opine.
Their copious words are ill-defined,
 Designed to sway your mind.

You would do well to not engage
 This narcissistic crowd.
Their thorny thoughts of latent rage
Are deftly aimed to subtly wage
A war of words that rises loud,
 Like thunder from a cloud.

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Behind the Verse

I've seen how the modern proliferation of social media has exposed the narcissistic traits many individuals possess: an excessive preoccupation with themselves, a display of a deep sense of superiority, and a constant need for admiration and validation. They also tend to lack empathy for others while exhibiting manipulative, arrogant, and entitled behavior. With this poem, I aim to capture some of those traits.


Poetic form: Sestet

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