Each day awakens with promise

My loving heart awash in joy

Though honestly I am remiss

Not to mention my Ego’s toy

While I strive to offer loving praise

As I walk my challenging path

My Ego’s toy finds many ways

To impart its misplaced wrath

My Ego siezes each moment

When I find my guard is down

To move its toy ahead hell-bent

On tarnishing the Master’s crown

It relishes each pained mistake

To act on its devious ploy

There is no higher cost at stake

Ashamed, I am my Ego’s toy.