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after seeing Timon of Athens

Of course I am the centre of the world

And as I grow I let my family slave,

Meeting my every need, letting life unfurl,

Unconcerned by problems they might have.

Advancing years do little to persuade

My self-absorption that the world might be

Indifferent to what I have achieved

And knew would last into eternity.

But now I face the riot of mankind;

So many people, so many unknown faces,

All unconcerned for anything except

The grand design to flaunt their airs and graces.

Brian Hick September 2012

©Sally Hick 3.9.24