Narcissus

Narcissus, our new patron saint Who hears each childish complaint And says, “I know. I am aware But tell me now, why should I care?” The model of the lives we lead, Of pride, of envy and of greed. Who says, “I am the only one Who matters. Let me have my fun!” Narcissus, we enlightened pray To follow your example every day. You sat, unmoving, in one place Enraptured by your own dear face. Forsaking all for foolish pride, A selfishness you couldn’t hide. So, like you, we forsake truth To worship self and callow youth. Before ourselves we bend the knee And make our wants priority. Narcissus, we enlightened pray To follow your example every day. You showed us it is not enough To just ignore the echoes of love. Like you we see it as a pest. We want ourselves! Forget the rest! And though our outer beauty fade, Our appetites must be obeyed. So, Narcissus, we follow you To think as you and so to do. Narcissus, we enlightened pray To follow your example every day. O Narcissus, our patron saint Who’s memory the gods would taint. You are for us a model true And so we live a life like you. We see ourselves amazingly fair. For others we don’t really care. We cry out, “I’m the only one Who matters. Let me have my fun!” Narcissus, we enlightened pray To follow your example every day.