Beware The Selfish

The selfish ones are unrefined
And lacking in appeal.
They wear a mask to hide behind,
Insisting that their deeds are kind,
But time will force them to reveal
Their thoughts and how they feel.

With unctuous lips, they will define
The works they leave behind.
But don't imbibe their rancid wine
Or dwell on all that they opine.
Their copious words are ill-defined,
Designed to rot the mind.

You would do well to not engage
This narcissistic crowd.
Their thorny thoughts of latent rage
Are deftly aimed to subtly wage
A war of words that rises loud,
Like thunder from a cloud.