Better To Be... Poem by DM W

Better To Be...

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Better to believe in yourself
Than crave a court of flatterers.
Better to learn a lesson in humility
Than give yourself ridiculous airs & graces.
Better to be true to your art,
Than indulge in shameless self - promotion.

DM W
Friday, March 8, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: arrogance
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Prabir Gayen 08 March 2019

Beautiful poem..and good Anaphora..., .Thanks.

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Dominic Windram 08 March 2019

Thanks Prabir...much appreciated!

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