Cynical

I am a cynic
Never trusting
Ever watchful
Taking nothing
At face value
Quickly assuming selfish intent
For that is the nature of humans everywhere
But slow to assume positive intent
For few have a nature of good
And even fewer act on it

But
Can a cynic be a poet?
For poetry is an art
And a cynic cannot appreciate
The twisting
Metaphorical
Strange
Subtle
Beauty of art
I like to think
That I write poetry
Maybe
In the never ending war of my mind
The poet occasionally wins a battle

Comments

  1. Exceedingly good understanding of the human nature Nishtha!

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    1. Hey thanks! I'm just a poet with eyes and a heart ;)
      Glad you liked it!

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  2. Hope the poet continues to win battles :-)
    The outcome of this one was sure enjoyable.

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    1. If this blog is to continue, the poet better ;)

      Glad you like it!

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