Pride and Humility

Pride and Humility

Pride enters through the front door of the place called Home,

Humility leaves via the back exit.

Pride struts haughtily, head high,

Humility walks with modest steps, close to earth.

Pride puffs up with flattery,

Humility clothes self in authenticity.

Pride strives to be a somebody,
Humility is content to be a nobody.

Pride speaks to be heard,

Humility listens.

Pride steps out alone,

Humility holds hands with community.

Then comes the day of celebration 

when Pride is evicted.

Humility
is welcomed Home.

© 2014 Lana Gray