Saturday, September 11, 2010

Felix Culpa

I am a hopelessly romantic realist;
a natural extremist
who makes moderation a habit;
a fool who finds wisdom
every once in a while.

I am a spineless supporter of the weak,
who veils weakness
with the valor of a nom de plume;
a stoic whose cold character collapses
every once in a while.

I am a modest braggart;
a fervent narcissist
who’s humble when he's right;
a righteous citizen who does wrong
every once in a while.

I am a perfect human. 

2 comments:

  1. Very nice plays with words although I'd argue the last line should say perfectly human instead of a perfect human -- of course we are all perfect humans and many in ways that are not so felicitous as those listed in the poem. Have I lost you?

    Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday, getting older gets a bad rap, sometimes it's wonderful thing.

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  2. To be imperfect is human. Being imperfect we are being a perfect human. It's the way I interpret(and agree with) your controversial conclusion.

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    Anyway, I like your repeated use of Latin phrases. It makes the verses more poetic and, once again, intriguing.

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