Am i Egocentric?

Is that how i am perceived?

In some ways i am relieved

that some people think i am.

They think i don’t give a damn.

But, i really love others;

both enemies and lovers.

If i am inclined to preach,

my poems are for each.

I am also conscious of

the definitions of love..

I don’t say “i don’t love me.”

I do love unselfishly.

If you understand that line,

remember that it was mine.

Walt Abbott 5-20-2012