The Trouble With Ego

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 ©