-Pride Machine-

I take much pride
in my
showoff machine shop factory,
producing fronts and lies,
great in my own eyes.
I built it on my own
and run it all alone.
My giant iron machine
of molten steel and steam
is a complex mess
of metal beams
and rusted chains
running down to the ground.
Creaking clanking sounds
drown out
the steam leak's hiss,
Tssssss.

I wish it ran smooth,
everything in groove.
But I won't get repairs
or ask for more coal.
I'd rather try and pull
the whole weight on my own.
Still the steam leak hisses,
Tssssss.

Beams begin bending,
pistons twisting,
belts breaking.
An earsplitting blast
throws shards of glass
mixed with fire and stone.
Giant gears slip from slots
smashing through walls,
finishing the downfall
and final collapse
of my giant iron machine
of molten steel and steam.
Now the junkyard pile
of rubble and debris
lies smoldering quietly.

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3/10

-El Guapo-

Taking pride in the physical form
is the norm of society.
Tight muscles,
tight jeans,
no need
for body mediocrity.
Some of the thinnest and fittest
take pride
in outward eye perfection
and temporary skin suit satisfaction.
But time will sink it's teeth
into your flesh coat of confidence
and cause decay.
One day
everyone's souls will be pulled
from our pretty plastic shells and judged.
And nothing you can purchase
or put on
can purify your insides
in the eyes of the One Beholder
who sees deep,
past style and skin
to soul and sin.


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1/10


I do not think there's anything wrong with looking good. :) Interpret the rest of it how you want.