He sits in judgment
On his throne of
Self-loathing
Nothing to show
For his time in
Existence
But material possessions
He wants others
To covet
Understanding not
Why his family
So perfect
Do not bring happiness
He thinks he deserves
Yet never questions why
He diverts his own reflection
Afraid of what he’ll find
If faced with the man in the mirror
©2010 Jill Terry
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