Pride

[Pigalo]

Heslopian, thanks for comments. I note your take on "throne" -- perhaps not right. I also appreciate the kind words, and your overall assessment--moments felt narcissistic to me, also, and I tried to tone it down, but I value that comment.

billy, not clear on "period": as in mean replacing semicolon? Thanks for other feedback as well. Yes, stanza 2, line 3 not about pride.

Thanks all for great insights. Great forum!