Identity Versus Ego
written by: Kate MacDonald
@etherealtruth
Should I be intimidated by her air of superiority,
the elegance displayed in every line and limb?
She walks and talks with an ease of disposition,
while every movement is supple, pert and prim.
All aspects of her life are orchestrated, planned,
hair and makeup are immaculate, not daring to be less.
Each outfit is colour coordinated couture that hugs her form,
deceptive simplicity aimed unerringly towards success.
As I gaze into the eyes of my alter ego staring back,
only I can see the panic and confusion, trying to hide.
Can I pull it off again, convince myself, and then the world,
or will I teeter towards a fall, held up only by my pride?
I am a retired Scottish septuagenarian. I began to write at the start of the pandemic, entering lockdown and the world of words simultaneously. I have many hobbies, but writing helps to fill an insomniac's dark quiet hours. I've been lucky enough to see various poems and short stories published, online and in print. Some of these publishers are Chris Fielden's “Nonsensically Challenged” (for charity), High Shelf Press volume XXIII, WinglessDreamer, Spillwords Press, 805 Lit and Art, Funny Pearls, Little Old Lady Comedy, Dillydoun Review, The World of Myth Magazine, Friday Flash Fiction, Superfast Stories, The Library Love Letter, DBA Wordslinger Enterprises.
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