The Ugly Truth

Taking a step back
I took a step forward
deflecting the self absorbed
fixation that consumes me

We only really care
to what effects us

even our own 
paternal nature
is wrapped around 
the self importance
of what we created

Selfless
or 
just a need for survival

The baby comes 
into this world
with the heart 
of a leech

Some are predators
others 
weak sheep

yet all 

seeks to devour
the matter
the energy
that surrounds
oneself

acts of kindness
is infected
by recognition

no such 
thing
as pure intent
without
an autografted 
piece of egotism
surgically placed
in the middle

Humanity
is really hideous
if you think
about it

What is worse 
though
is the  amount  of 
effort
we put in 
believing the delusion.