On selfishness

Ugly Is the face of selfishness,
The power it holds over the mind,
For it leaves no man alone,
The vision of all reason does it blind.

Incapable it makes a person,
That desires such greed,
Of putting others before himself.
He only thinks of his needs.

And when such needs are fulfilled,
Does happiness such a man derive? 
For there may not be true contentment,
In making another deprive.