a narcissistic view

odd the view of one within
the reality of their own making
you get what you wanted only to find
that it wasn't what you thought

you feel short-changed and lost within
the reality of your dream
alone with self and replica
the price too high for what you bought

rational talk and teacherness
together doomed to disappoint
now looking for a crutch of your own
religion and reserves overwrought

in vain you look for friends you've pushed
aside in your drive to be right
sanctimonious and correct you sit
in the empty hall of rightousness you sought