LE NARCISSIST

He stares at the world past the tip of his nose
Through gold tinted glasses
Yes - he only sees -
the things his eyes show him trough internal prose
Lies drip like molasses-
Leave trails on his sleeves

All done to protect you - his logic so safe
Yet when his lies come out -
as lies want to do
He'll bear no such guilt - He's the man with no mirror
He'll bear no such guilt - but get angry with you -

-for these harsh accusations that you've dared to say
"How could you believe them?"
"Believe over me?"
He'll shout at the top of his two screeching lungs -
like a hawk in distress who is too blind to see

But I saw straight through him - his sad little game
Le Narcissist's acting should win an award
Too bad he will go through life too broke to see -
All the truths that his logical lies can't afford.

Author's Note

Reviews

[aLittlePain]

Simple, masterful, fierce power writing. I loved your take on the narcissist! You captured perfectly their callous toxicity!

You have some killer good lines too...

'Leave trails on his sleeves' if one could only see lies fall from lips in this way you'd run a mile. Such great imagery there.

'like a hawk in distress who is too blind to see' ..... immaculate lines!

Sublime writing! I enjoyed this a bunch.
Regards Ray

[M. L. F.]

Thanks ;) Glad you got it.. Thank you for stopping by..
..Misty

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Interesting take! Narcissism as a phenomenon portrayed here.. And yet, shouldn't we look into the root cause of what caused someone to be like that? Just thinking here.. Cool write, Misty! ☺

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Just passing by again to read. Still reads marvelous! Good to see you posting again, Misty 😊

[Manu]

Wonderful write, Misty :-)
I love how you represented Narcissism through poetry. Some very nice words used throughout.
Keep up the good work !
Like always...fierce and powerful.

[M. L. F.]

Thank you very much. Encouraging words. :)
..Misty

[Pete]

perfect characterization of the narcissist. title grips. outstandingly presented. great flow. these types should wear 'keep away' signs ...

[M. L. F.]

Thank you for the wonderful encouragement. Dream fuel is always nice! And yes.... I have known one or two up close, as you can see... Remember boys and girls, whatever you do... "Don't feed the Narcissists!"

[Pete]

Lol. ... and remember to keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times when they are present ...

[M. L. F.]

Hahah!! INDEED!!! lol

[BBP]

Wonderful take on narcissism. It is so true how you can't reason with someone who is incapable of seeing things from any other point of view.


Simply worded description of a complex person.

[M. L. F.]

Thanks a lot Bev! :) Your time is appreciated. How is your book going? That baby keeping you up at night? :)

[BBP]

I think she's got colic. hahaha

It's going alright, got some pivotal chapters done so now I can flow with it for a few chapters.

Got about 8 of em up now.

[M. L. F.]

Nice! I hadn't checked yet. I thought this was work you had not published yet. I have a sick toddler.. but when he is better I'll have a peek! :)

[BBP]

awwww. hopefully the little ones better soon. Yeah I just post it here for feedback but it's always a work in progress lol

[mercy party]

great take on narcissism, this poem really revealed their cold and toxic nature, especially if you've ever tried to love or even befriend one. "hawk in distress" was a powerful line and i really thought that the part about the trail on the sleeve was vivid and clever, it really gave you sense of just pathetic creepiness. Awesome!

[M. L. F.]

You got the point of it all! Excellent when the work connects for the reader. Thank you very much. :)
..Misty

[Paul Bell]

I suppose the name speaks volumes.
No time for anyone else.
Not when they can't reach the pinnacle of those high standards. Wonder if they die lonely.

[M. L. F.]

Aye.... probably..