Brash and brawn and bombastic
Derision, arrogance and erratic
Division, delusion and ruthless
Vanity, ego and hubris
Although they form within me
It is not
These I seek
Power, control and deceit
To lie, to steal and to cheat
Narcissistic, jingoistic and aloof
To blame, to externalise, to excuse
Although they form within me
It is not
These I seek
Influence and inspiration
Toil and perspiration
Empathy and humanity
Love, compassion and dignity
Although they falter in me
It is only
These I seek
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