Arrogant or Autocratic?

The subtle difference here

may not be exactly clear.

Autocratic has offense,

just a tiny difference.

Arrogance can possibly

exist in a fool like me.

A matter of our intent

makes it very evident.

Just being a know-it-all

doesn’t look at you as small.

I may lack authority,

of a real autocracy.

I put you up and not down

despite your quizzical frown.

Walt Abbott–7-6-2010