The Braggarts and Egocentrics ~ A Poem by John Hansen

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   surovi99posted 2 years ago

   The Braggarts and Egocentrics never come out on top with success. Read John's interesting poem to find out who really does. Here is the link:
   https://hubpages.com/literature/The-Bra … ics-A-Poem
   
   Hi John,
   I loved your poetry. I do agree with you humbleness and humility go a long way. Thank you for the insight and for sharing.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Hello John!
      Great insightful post, where you skilfully define important characteristics, such as Confidence, arrogance, humility, aggressiveness, or the lack of it.
      I liked your well crafted poem, and the message. Thank you for sharing.
      Thank you Rosina, for highlighting this wonderful article.

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         Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Hello Chitrangada. Thank you for supporting the theme and message of my poem. I always appreciate your comments and continued support. Wishing you the best.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Thank you for sharing this, Rosina. I appreciate your generous comment and am glad you found the poem insightful and interesting.

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   Pamela99posted 2 years ago

   Your poem is very thought-provoking snd I hardily agree with your sentiments John. I love you poem also, It is such an interesting poem to read, and I agree that humility and humbleness are the best attributes.
   
   Thanks for posting John's poem Rosina.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Pamela, I am happy you agree with my sentiments and that you enjoyed the poem. Have a great day.

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   Misbah786posted 2 years ago

   This is such a lovely and thought-provoking poem, John, with an important message and wonderful advices. I loved it all. I agree with everything you said. I also liked Criss Jami's quote.
   
   "You must be humble, as it is one of the greatest [forms of] worship."
   
   — Ali Ibn Abi Talib A.S
   
   "Humility is to make a right estimate of oneself."
   
   —Charles H. Spurgeon
   
   Thank you so much for sharing.
   
   Thanks Rosina for sharing John's beautiful poem.
   
   Happy Sunday and Blessings to both of you!!

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Hello Misbah. There are so many good quotes I could have included but please that you liked he ones I chose, particularly that by Criss Jami. Thank you for adding those others. I am glad you loved the message expressed in the poem. Blessings to you.

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   Peggy Wposted 2 years ago

   John has conveyed an important message in his poem with which I fully agree.  Thanks for sharing his views with us, Rosina.  I hope you are both having a wonderful day today.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   Great work here John.
   It is wonderful advice for all.
   
   There are times I feel like being the arrogance of Goliath, but my nature turns me towards the calmness of David.
   
   Sometimes I wish it wasn't so...but I can't change my nature.  I am what I am...a nice person.
   
   Thanks for sharing.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Brenda. We all have our moments, but as long as we strive to be nice people that is what is important.

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         Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         John...
         I can't even strive to be a nice person.
         It's inside of me...something I can't help or change.
         I'm glad that it's a part of me because I've seen the other side...it can be pretty ugly.

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            Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            Well, it is even better if you don’t have to strive.

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   AliciaCposted 2 years ago

   John has shared some important facts in his poem. He has created a great combination of poetry and advice. Thanks for sharing the poem, Rosina.

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   vidsagsterposted 2 years ago

   Great poem John with a very good message. Humility, kindness and empathy make a person strong, not weak and we should not let the braggarts bog us down with their pompousness. Thanks Rosina for sharing.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      You said it all in a few words, Vidya. I am glad that you agree with then poem’s message. Thank you for reading and commenting.

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