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Narcissism

This probably isn’t too surprising to you

But your shadow only gets bigger

As the day goes on,

But that doesn’t mean your brain does,

or your skill,

or the “coolness” of that outfit you’re wearing.

 

Maybe you should train your body and your brain

to be bigger,

Rather than talking about it being so.

 

How long will it take for you to realize

That actions speak louder than words

And your words aren’t worth saying

Unless you got those actions to back them up?

Maybe then… and only then

Can your words be worth telling

And your words be worth hearing

But probably not…

 

Because eventually your shadow will disappear

As the day turns into night

 

Sorry

 

May 28, 2012

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ben-dubois
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Jun 21, 2012
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Notes

The title explains it. There isn't really any sort of person in mind while I wrote it, it was kind of just a thought I had so I went with it.

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