The Narcissist
Poem about self-reflection and desire for love.
I think I am a narcissist,
I have all I'd wish to know,
I have love, and I have joy,
And still the wanting grows.
...
Praise dangles sweet from fingertips,
I bite their knuckles red,
Grin up at them with bloodstained teeth,
Laugh. "Is that all I get?"
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Love waits patient by my bedside,
Full of smiles and kind brown eyes,
But I snap and snarl and demand it come closer,
Till Love threatens to leave out of spite.
...
My self-obsession preens and twirls around,
It hides in the jokes that I sneer.
I swagger and banter and grin like a character,
Till eyes roll, and friends disappear.
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Oh I feel a fucking feral thing,
It crawls inside of me,
Bless my hate and bless my heart,
Want cracks out of what I bleed.
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There's gluttony too, this sinful beast,
More and more, it cries,
I mash it back into its cage,
But it whispers lies at night.
...
I think that I need everyone,
And everything, all of the time,
I was told that life should be shared with others,
But I've laughed and named it as mine.
...
I want a world, I want to be Earth,
I want to adorn the seas and the skies,
To be majesties so strange and breathtaking,
People have to stop and admire the sight.
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My soul trembles, it begs and threatens,
My heart's a savage, selfish thing,
To all of the angels, up in Heaven,
Let it be MY praises you sing.
...
I suppose I need proof that I exist,
And there's a reason that I was put here,
Else you might realize my want hides my self-loathing,
And know I'm a narcissist only out of fear.
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Amelia Moore
18-year-old writer who hopes to write stories for a living someday-- failing that, I'd like to become a mermaid.
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Beautiful and heartbreaking. Thank you for this read. xo
Nicely done
Praise can certainly balm the cuts of insecurity Healing our internal.wounds from the inside out is a serious skill. Looks to me like you uave a handle on it though. Very self aware poem.
In this introspective poem, the author takes us on a journey through the depths of their emotions, revealing the intricate dance between self-love and the yearning for external approval. As we read these verses, we can't help but empathize with the narrator's vulnerability and the raw honesty that pours from their words. The imagery painted in the lines is vivid, like an artist working with a palette of emotions. We can sense the internal battle and the unquenchable desire for more. It's a story of a soul grappling with the conflicting forces of self-obsession and the longing for genuine connection. Through this piece, we're reminded of the shared human experience - the struggles and desires that we all grapple with at some point in our lives. It serves as a testament to the complexity of our emotions and the need for understanding and empathy in our relationships. So, my friend, as you've shared this poetic journey with us, we too recognize the significance of being empathetic companions on this intricate path of life. It's a beautiful reminder of the value of genuine connections and the power of understanding in the face of our inner turmoil. 🌟
Nice work ❤️ I’m new here hope my stories are good 😊
Very relatable! Great work! Same is true of me lol 💕💕💕💕💕💕
very insightful and thought-provoking. my only question is: how does one really now he/she is a narcissist? I've known people I could classify as narcissists, but they seem to be clueless.
Insightful introspection. Well done and congratulations!
Congratulations Amelia for crafting such a thought provoking piece.
Love it! ❤️
Nice work ❤️❤️ I’ve never gotten a top story or a tip before but I’m happy for you😊💕
This is stunning. Seriously stunning! Love the humour, the raw emotions and the last stanza and the way you bring everything together. Well done Amelia and congrats on Top Story!
Congratulations on your Top Story
Excellent work, Amelia. Congrats on your Top Story!
Nice piece♥️💯📝👍😉Congratulations on your Top Story🎉
AMAZING. You have talent. This is raw and honest, and I feel like this is a very therapeutic read for a lot of people for many different reasons. Very good job. I hope it was therapeutic for you to write!
Painful accuracy will get you very far. Top Story! 🏅
This is emotional and very beautiful. Congrats on the TS.
Absolutely heartbreakingly stunning
Wanting everything we will know only want. Wanting nothing we will want for nothing. These but two opposing poles within the infinities of the human condition. The self-awareness of your final line transcends all that is individuated.
That last line! Nicely written
Amelia Moore Well done!
This was so poignant and emotional! I loved your poem!