It's official now
Proverbs 16:18 New English Translation (NET Bible)
18 Pride goes before destruction,
and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23 New English Translation (NET Bible)
23 A person’s pride will bring him low,
but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
Satire
Well it is official now I am the least one in the pack
Not an appointed place but really self-chosen
Makes me feel mighty fine having humility in a sack
Hoping to be noticed by the rest of the frozen
I wave at everyone quietly as they watch my parade
They all came out for me to grant me a place of honor
Hereupon my throne judging the ones who’re late
To enjoy the spectacle that no one can take from us
Even the poor and needy are bowing at my feet
I throw them some crumbs for my self-satisfaction
I need to move on to where I want to be
And leave these folk behind with their own imperfection
Jan Wienen
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