THE CANKER OF HUBRIS

Call it privilege, call it status

it is still a worm, a parasite

so easily hidden by etiquette,

drama and conditioning;

the svelte, surface appearances.

But it is not just out there

loud and obvious, an Ego

dressed as trickster or fool,

but inside everyone, 

if not in the psyche - collective or personal

 inherent in genetic potential:

the legacy of biped fear and greed.

Snotty brats, selfish survivors

entirely dependant on being seen,

influencers with clout and power,

based solely on gold…

and the subservience engendered.