Swollen and Hard

they told me I was a handsome lad
a smile that could steal a heart
I let that thought turn me into a cad
I allowed my head to become swollen

they said if I truly applied myself
I could be anything I wanted
I let that thought sit on the shelf
I allowed my head to become hard

life's lessons take time to learn
there are no perfect answers
your soul can simply crash and burn
if you let your ego become swollen

friendships will eventually fade away
tired of your selfish ways
you will regret your actions someday
if you let your heart become hard

cherish every moment let your heart sing
learn giving is such a wondrous way
your smile can become an ugly thing
if you become swollen and hard

Gomer LePoet ....