Short poem about a self-absorbed individual. For whom life holds no terrors and no future.

SELF LOVE

By E. J. T. BRADLEY

 

Loves Himself !

Thinks He’s Grand !

 

At A Film,

Holds Own Hand !

 

With His Arm,

‘Round Own Waist !

 

When He’s Fresh,

Slaps His Face !

 

Copyright © Edward J. Bradley 2006


Submitted: January 08, 2007

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Tesseth

Funny...very funny. I needed a grin today, thanks. Love the picture you chose too!

Mon, January 8th, 2007 12:19am

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Tesseth:

Thank you. Did it's job. For everyone, I hope.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sun, January 7th, 2007 4:53pm

Isis

Short and sweet. Reminded me of some arrogant individuals I know.

Mon, January 8th, 2007 1:10am

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Isis:


Thank you. Meant to be just a fanciful joke. Really!


Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sun, January 7th, 2007 5:29pm

glenda vautrin

what can i say ,funny and something we all can relate
to.i've know alot like that.when they come down,thet
came down hard.

Mon, January 8th, 2007 2:03am

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Glenda:

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sun, January 7th, 2007 9:32pm

LEBEA

lovely poem and i used to be like that but believe me arrogance is cause by self esteem and knowledge of self.

Tue, January 9th, 2007 8:55am

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LEBEA:

Thank you for your remarks. Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Tue, January 9th, 2007 10:13am

Mousey

This made me giggle. Very bright.

Sun, January 21st, 2007 4:35am

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Mousy:

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. The intended outcome.

I've posted a few others designed to make the reader laugh. Look them up.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sat, January 20th, 2007 11:06pm

Jarlaxe

Haha lmao, another great piece that makes me laugh Ed! Wonderful.

Jarlaxe

Fri, January 26th, 2007 3:48am

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Jarlaxe:

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Mission accomplished.

Thank you for "signing-on" to be one of my fans.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Thu, January 25th, 2007 8:30pm

Robin32

lol good one

Sat, January 27th, 2007 11:16am

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Robin32:

"Mission Accomplished". Thank you again.

Happy Trails,

Ed Bradley

Sat, January 27th, 2007 3:41pm

zephyrmail

guess we all know people like that----truely a poem to giggle at and brighten up a gloomy day...

Sat, January 27th, 2007 6:40pm

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zephyrmail:

Thank you for saying so. Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sat, January 27th, 2007 3:44pm

Hettery

hey edward, i really liked this; i love the way you use spacing and rhyme in your poems - really makes sure each word is read, understood and remembered! hettery : )

Thu, February 1st, 2007 1:12am

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Hettery:

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

Hoped it made you laugh too. My primary intent.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Wed, January 31st, 2007 5:56pm

BabyGurl09

VERY NICELY PUTTIN SIR, NOW HERES A FEW WORDS FOR YOU


NEVER BECOME ANYONES LINE, BECAUSE YOU ARE POETRY

Fri, February 16th, 2007 9:54pm

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BabyGurl09:

Thank you for your kind and complimentary remarks.

I'll also be careful to follow your advice.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Fri, February 16th, 2007 8:02pm

Lord Hoth

sounds like my friend steve almost erie great writing

Fri, February 23rd, 2007 8:28am

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Lord Hoth:

Thank you for your kind and complimentary remarks. Never can tell how someone may react to a simple poem. Never expected this one to be so comment worthy. Truly amazing in the minds of others. I guess.

Maybe the picture has something to do with it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Fri, February 23rd, 2007 5:22pm

devilrod

Always witt and humor. good stuff.

Wed, February 28th, 2007 9:08pm

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devilrod:

Thank you. Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Wed, February 28th, 2007 2:21pm

Raine Bradford

Thanks for the hearty laugh! You accomplished a great characterization with very few words. Not an easy thing to do! Great work, Raine

Fri, March 9th, 2007 6:46pm

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Raine Bradford:

Thank you for the compliment. Glad you liked it. You may also enjoy the "Epitaph" series. Also intended to make the reader laugh or smile, at least.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Fri, March 9th, 2007 5:22pm

JustOneMoreChanceToSay

Well that put a smile on my face! You achieved that in only a few words, amazing!
Rhiannon (Its my first name) x

Mon, June 11th, 2007 3:12pm

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Rhiannon/JustOneMoreChanceToSay:

Thank you for the compliment. Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Mon, June 11th, 2007 9:48am

Luminati

Wonderful and simplistic! I loved the last line.

Mon, June 18th, 2007 11:55pm

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Luminati:

Thank you for the compliment. Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Mon, June 18th, 2007 5:43pm

newsboyschick

I do believe you were writing about my coworker!! This was fun :-) Made me smile!

Sun, June 24th, 2007 6:59am

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newsboychick:

Thank you for the compliment. Glad you liked it.

Sometimes we never realize just how close to the bullseye our aim may take us. When accuracy and replicating reality is the last thing on our minds. Oh! Well!!

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley

Sun, June 24th, 2007 12:14am

Grey Sanders

Loved it. This man sounds like so many of the vain people that live in this world. You did a "grand" job of catching this concept in a humorous way.

Sun, July 1st, 2007 10:15pm

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Grey Sanders:

Thank you again. For complimenting my work. Glad you found it pleasing.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sun, July 1st, 2007 6:13pm

Shino

wait wait... *tries to breathe*

the characterisation of many, in a few line. Well written sir.

Keep writing,
Shinjin

Wed, July 11th, 2007 5:18pm

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Shino:

Thank you.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Wed, July 11th, 2007 10:34am

brinsley

All the beef with no gravy.
Gave it a five.
Great job!
~brinsley

Wed, August 22nd, 2007 4:37pm

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brinsley:

Thank you for the compliment. And for the "5". Glad you liked it.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Thu, August 23rd, 2007 12:07am

ezzy

Wow it was great i wish i knew how to rhym it made me grin it was short and ... whats that word i'm looking for hmmm... catchy there we go couldn't think of a better word errr i need to read more. well i hope you like my first poerty i posted that a look and comment please.

Mon, August 27th, 2007 1:50am

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ezzy:

Thank you for the compliments. Glad you liked it.

Recommend you also read, comment on and give a rating to POEMS, Limerick For Life, Long In The Tooth, Navy Gravy and Love Intended #1 & #2.

Thank you again.

Happy trails,

Ed Bradley.

Sun, August 26th, 2007 10:12pm

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