Ego

Published online October 1, 2015 in The Edge Magazine.

His ego pranced in front of me
How dare I tell the truth
What could I do about it anyway
The damage he created
Is from his own doing
As I sat and listened to his wrath
I wondered if he still thinks it's worth it

Just then his spirit peeked out aside him
  "I'm scared to live inside this body
  the hurt it unleashes ricochets inside
  I try to lead him to the Light
  but fear and greed lead him away"
At that moment I looked at him again
I felt compassion for his soul.

Maria Lisa Polegatto
September 12, 2015

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