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EGOISTIC FATE

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My total indifference and poverty, Where humiliation weighs
Heavily as a slab of concrete.
And the egos are waiting for the Promised advent of altruistic birds Without egoistic plumage
Longer than a day, hot, and far too large For their meagre contents.
On the branches of egoistic fate, Vultures of Simplicity ought to be present.
Observing people's attempts to give Their life some appearance of Significance, yet this stillness is gradually developing across the globe
Their egoistic fate is a bleached night.
Rich people's wings sweep my dignity,
And for a brief moment, they see
The poor as they fade into obscurity, Their heads bowed in defiance of
The sour wind of money.







The poem describes the struggles of an individual who faces poverty and humiliation, surrounded by a world driven by ego and materialism. It highlights the irony of people's attempts to find significance in their lives while neglecting the simplicity and altruism that could bring them true happiness. The poem explores themes of social inequality, the corrupting nature of wealth, and the importance of humility and simplicity.

The poem begins with the speaker expressing their sense of total indifference and poverty, describing the weight of humiliation as heavy as a slab of concrete. The world around them is driven by ego, and people wait for the arrival of altruistic birds without egoistic plumage, indicating that they desire selflessness and humility but are unable to practice it themselves.

The speaker notes that people's attempts to give their lives some appearance of significance are observed by vultures of simplicity, who could teach them the value of living a simple, humble life. Despite these observations, the egoistic fate of humanity remains bleached, indicating that the world is devoid of true meaning and purpose.

The poem touches upon the idea that the rich sweep the dignity of the poor and ignore their struggles, seeing them only for a brief moment before they fade into obscurity. The heads of the poor are bowed in defiance of the sour wind of money, indicating that they resist the corrupting nature of wealth and materialism.

In conclusion, the poem serves as a commentary on the state of the world, highlighting the importance of humility, simplicity, and altruism, and exposing the corrupting nature of wealth and materialism. It is a call to action for individuals to reject their egoistic fates and strive for a life of simplicity and selflessness.


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