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Facade of Arrogance

Over an essential humility
was facade of arrogance,
transparent to the stalwart,

Yet troublesome to the feckless,
who shuffle along, their
timidity betrayed by scowls.

It was a time-saving ruse that
allowed for countless good deeds
during his scant allotment.

Dave Read

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