You Foolish Boy.....

Stepping back from oneself for a moment,
Watching from the outside in
Turning aside from what is denied
How thick the skin, How sick the grin
To stumble on with such battered pride.

Stepping beyond ones' shadow for a moment
Watching from the inside out
Bitter the taste of talent gone to waste
How swiftly creeps doubt, How you've achieved nowt!
Repenting at leisure actions taken with haste.