How hard it is,
Not to offend,
A fragile ego,
One might choose to,
Caress it like,
A newborn babe,
Speaking baby talk,
"Oh you're so smart,"
"You're so good looking,"
"We all adore you,"
And the fragile ego,
Usually accepts accolades,
As gospel,
Smiling the inner smile,
Of a fragile ego,
Well fed.

08/18/2014

Author's Note: Disclaimer: Author's opinion only, having observed fragile egos in its native habitat - conversational humanity.

Posted on 08/18/2014
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