just can’t help
but show off
spread your feathers
like a crown
parade around

hoping to
dazzle those
you encounter

you
hold the charade
till people turn away

being pompous
is not attractive
being a jerk
is even worse

why ruffle
others’ feathers
with mindless squawking
everyone tires
of your endless fabricated tales

when really
they do
want to know
the genuine

you

speak from your heart
not some fantasy
believe in truth
not something imaginary

listen
learn

yearn
to be an honest you