After reading an article recently by someone who thinks that anyone who leaves less than an in-depth commentary on her work is an obvious idiot, I was inspired to write about people who think they have cornered the market on intelligence.
Feeling haughty, are we?
Sitting on our pedestal
Looking down on civilization
We are far superior to everyone around us
Or so we like to think
Do we not hold a monopoly on intelligence?
Are we not overly endowed
With the wisdom of the universe?
So enraptured are we with ourselves
That we cannot see the obvious lack
Kindness, respect, tact and consideration
For those with whom we must share this planet
Have we, in all our schooling
Learned nothing?
To whom much is given,
Much is required
If we have a vision for this world
A plan for the future of mankind
Should we not share it,
Rather than discuss it amongst ourselves?
Oh, how the mighty have fallen
When we realize that we
Could learn invaluable lessons
From those we snub our collective noses at
Those out there in the trenches
Making a difference instead of talking about it
While we sit idly by
Reveling in our superiority.
© 2009 – Andrea J. Shannon
Wonderful poem! I sure agree with you 
True. I hope those with superiority complex reads this.
Yes, you’re right… They’re iritating… But your well-articulate poem, the impact of someone’s superiority complex becomes an interesting subject… 
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