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THE EGOTIST DYING death poem in Genghis Lotus Poetry Collection, a selection of poems free to read online. Webmaster for this site is poet Hugh Cook, born in Britain, educated in New Zealand, and the author of, amongst other works, the fantasy series Chronicles of an Age of Darkness.
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Glossy with death, He loses interest in the traffic ticket world. His life Is a hand of aces, All he needs. Allies? Unnecessary. All his pawns are queens. In the perfect circle of his recombinant square The discipline of charity is lost. His shadow is a monument To self-esteem. Death Has bloated his self-importance beyond the stars. He is Mr Cherry Blossom, Mr Sayonara, Mr Big Goodbye, Indulged by the patent drama of his death. The human race is discards, His no concern. In the next whiskey Is all the dance he needs: A modest compensation At ease with the protocols of his image. He is a monster, If you like, Or he is human. Take your pick. |
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