Control

...a self analysis


So this is all there will be from now on,
since I've made up my mind to depart;
no more TV, no talking, no people, no fun,
no more girlfriends who play with my heart. 

I'm a timid and tremulous creature,
always wearing my soul on my sleeve;
I can't for the life of me step on a bug
but I simply don't know how to leave;

how to leave things behind when they're done,
how to let go a friendship that's dead,
not to disinter love when it's all in my mind,
and take charge of my own life instead.

It's all just a question of balance, 
why must I suffer such pain?
if I see life as good judgment, good sense, 
then I'll get my control back again!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Collins Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I've been out of control for a long time now.
Bauer Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM
wow! an analysis in rhyme! very impressive and a pleasure to read. i'm rooting for you!
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