Wanted to write about the creative urge and how it relates to ego.  A bit philosophical, so Descartes' famous phrase I think therefore I am, Cogito Ergo Sum, came to mind for a title.... Not really polished yet, but see what you think...

Poetico Ego Some

 

I write therefore I am

What I want to be,

I read because I can

Have others listen to me.

I think I’ve found a rhyme,

And thought a new idea.

Three minutes is my time

To connect with all you here.

Self composed, life into words,

Scraps and fragments, voices overheard,

Frankenstein my poem I will create

I will show ‘em, ego I’ll inflate.

Leaving some kind of mark, 

Igniting a spark, receiving a nod,

As in the spotlight I deliver

The message from this poet God.

All about me, of course,

But all about me are others,

Most better, few worse,

Wordsmiths and rhyme-mongers,

Invite us with a hunger

To walk in their shoes, expose the lies,

To share the views, through their eyes,

Make laughter, tears or sighs.

Soul on the line, heart’s lows, love’s highs.

The pause at the end -

Polite applause some will lend

A fix of approval, rush of self esteem,

And not just your usual, same old theme,

I’m the next big thing, headliner of next year,

A poetry king, worship me here.

Why do we share the rumbling of our minds?

Why should you listen to the rambling of my lines?

My ego is unleashed, shyness pushed aside

May not be the best, but at least I tried

And who really cares, whatever I say,

But I’m at the mike, king for a day,

For I am a POET, don’t I just know it?

Like it or lump it, just please now showit….

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