In Defense of Narcissus

[therabbitisme]

Who sees himself reflected
And makes a loving sigh,
Whose crown is self-elected
Whose favorite word is "I"

He reflects in man
As man reflects in God
As clay within His hand
A self-reflective wad

As Plato is alone
In his Platonic form
So Narcissus' home
Is, by himself, kept warm

As he reflects,
He sees himself