Digging Your Own Grave

We can not control the actions of other people
But we can control how we react 
We can show restraint and dignity
By keeping ourselves intact

People will show you their true stripes
And will continue to play their games
All the while saying they are different
When in fact they have never changed

When you have the mentality of a child
And you have to pretend to be a man
While digging busy digging your own grave
You don’t see others have their game plan

Another piece of evidence added 
To a mountainous file already miles high
So enjoy your fun, you slithering snake
When they come knocking on your door with a protective order, I can’t wait to hear 
you cry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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