'He Who The Cap Fits, Let Him Wear It' Poem by Elizabeth Padillo Olesen

Pick up the cap you want to sit firmly on your head:
Here's the cap of arrogance to let you shine above the stars.
Here's the cap of excellence to display you as the number one.
Here's the cap of egoism to feed only yourself above others' cries.
Here's the cap of violence that buries the voice of conscience.

Here, pick up the cap you want to sit firmly on your head
Hold it firmly and tightly and know that you alone can wear it.
Here is the cap of service to serve the poor and the lowly
Here's the cap of justice to defend the rights of the victims
Here's the cap of compassion to bring love and mercy.