Preface:

Life is not defined

By parenthood

Nor by spouses

Nor by who our parents are

Or where we live

Or how much we’ve earned

Or have not earned

But the value of self

Wherever we may be

Fooling Himself

Wrapped in his ego

He warmed his insecurity

Floated

In his

Impenetrable

False confidence

Fooling himself

Into believing

He owned his self-reliance

While warm tears flowed

Through his veins

Comforting his constant chills

Of self doubt

Not understanding he was

Worthy of being loved.

Corrine G Schlessel © August, 2010