You try too hard to deal with me. <br />Don't. <br />My basic approach reflects a complexity. <br />I know this! <br />And I can understand, <br />Why you believe there is much more to me. <br />But there isn't. <br /> <br />Between you and me... <br />I will admit this! <br />Sssshhh... <br />Come closer! <br />I am a victim of my own brilliance! <br />YES! <br /> <br />However, <br />You did not hear that from me, <br />Okay? <br /> <br />If it was discovered I had 'that' much confidence... <br />People would mistake my arrogance for pride. <br />And I much rather have them believe I am conceited. <br />Contrived and full of myself.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/conceited/
