Beyond Your Control

Sometimes stuff happens
Beyond your control
And trying to deal with it
Sure takes a toll.

You sacrifice time
And emotional stress, 
While the outcome turns out
To be anyone’s guess.

Bureaucracy stops things
From happening fast 
And often you find out
The die has been cast.

It’s still worth the effort
To spearhead a change,
Despite all the details
You must rearrange.

Still, some situations 
You simply can’t fix,
For all your ideas
Someone’s ready to nix.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Red tape. I hate it. You expressed this well
Rolland Avatar
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
well written, inspiring words, we need some courage to face incomprehensible matters merci poétesse
Canerdy Avatar
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Yes, for most of us, the "things I can control" list is really short! Well written, Ilene. Janice
Leake Avatar
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Nice rhyme and flow Ilene Enjoyed this poem Best wishes Kevin
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