Confidence

What a strange animal is confidence.
Tied loosely to reality. Ephemeral.
Both parent and the offspring of itself
Unjustified or justified it thrives
And justified, unjustified, declines

How can I catch one for myself ?
And, heaven knows, I have the need
So even just a little one would do
To be at first harbinger of success
And later treasured trophy of that same.

Where they are found. Best bait to use.
A privileged coterie shares that knowledge
Though undeserving most would seem to be.
It’s bitter gall to have them sashay by me
With an elephant-sized confidence on leash.