A poet with an ego
Thinks he has something to say.
But in reality
He's just getting in the way.
A poet with an ego
Sees his words as powerful tools,
And thinks his name
Will be listed among who's who.
But a poet with a heart that is open
Gets out of the way
And lets the truth speak.
(Note - the use of "he" is generic for he/she/me).
It helps me to contemplate definitions. Defining Ego as "sense of self," ego in this sense can contribute to purposeful writing. Defining Ego as "overinflated focus on one's own success at the expense of others," ego in this sense, can interfere w/ heartfelt writing. That's my 2 cents, guys.
Love the line: "But a poet with a heart that is open
Gets out of the way
And lets the truth speak."
good point branwell
Don't you need to have an ego to be a writer, otherwise why bother?
Thank you Naomi, Holden, Red.
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Marla Joy
Mon 3rd Mar 2025 20:43
Thanks. Some good points. I'm glad for the comments.
Marla