Wednesday, December 6, 2017

In the Land of Delusion, the Narcissist is King

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The narcissus turn brown
and fall off their stalks
when he enters the room,
for he takes up all the air.
His pronouncements waft forth
with no reasoning, affecting nations.
He doesn't bother his head
with the fallout.

He would scrape the faces 
off monuments,
replacing them with his own.
There is no soul in his eyes,
only Self,
and delusion.

How much longer must 
a country bear
a demented emperor?

Where is the child
- or legislator,
or Congressman -
who will say:
He has no clothes?
no substance?
no heart?



Ha. Didnt have to look far for a narcissist, sadly. For Susan's prompt at Midweek Motif: Narcissus / Narcissism. Gah!

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15 comments:

  1. XDecember 6, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    I had no problem figuring out who this is. Just cut on the TV and...

    Oy.

    If they did stand up, it would just be "Fake News"

    I seriously dont understand.

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  2. SusanDecember 6, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Oh, what a poem! Unfortunately, nothing has worked so far. Brilliant application of the narcissus in the vase.

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  3. De JacksonDecember 6, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    Love the nod to the Emperor here, a classic tale.

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  4. tonispencerDecember 6, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    The emperor is naked - and proud of it. What a jerk. Excellent write Sherry! :-)

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  5. Sanaa RizviDecember 6, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    Love the reference to the Emperor here. It's a wonder how vanity can rule and manipulate a person into following her ways.

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  6. RommyDecember 6, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    I'll say it loud because those cowards won't. In phone calls, texts and in protests - I'll say it every chance I get.

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  7. Old EggDecember 6, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    For all its power and influence of the US, the rest of the world looks on in horror at the foolishness in their electing a leader that is so vain and self centered. Already after not yet one year it seems time to change. Let's hope the planet can survive another three years.

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  8. rallentandaDecember 6, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    Eeeek...the Emporer without clothes!

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  9. purplepeninportland.comDecember 6, 2017 at 5:04 PM

    Unlike the emperor of story, I hope never to see him that way! Love this, Sherry!

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  10. The BizzaDecember 6, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    Preach. As Yoda said, at an end his rule is... and not short enough it was.

    Your poem was powerful and revealing.

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  11. Christine LowtherDecember 6, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Who will rid the world of the Trump orc?

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  12. Sumana RoyDecember 6, 2017 at 10:33 PM

    Unfortunately he will continue and destroy. Your choice for this narcissus is excellent Sherry.

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  13. PanchaliDecember 7, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Brilliant take!:D
    Oh yea...he has a loose grip on reality. Sigh!

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  14. kaykualaDecember 8, 2017 at 12:27 AM

    How much longer must
    a country bear
    a demented emperor?

    It will sneak in to come with a bang. He'll take a wrong step to open himself up unwittingly.


    Hank

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