Here I Go Again

I practice the right thing to do in situations I teach these practices to children I preach staying calm and in control But when my emotions grab my soul's heart Watch out! Stand back and pray I think I am ready to show my tolerance and kindness I should be fully prepared to give them a voice But when they rile me up, and twist me backwards All logic and well-thought-out intentions Fly out the window and slide under a gooseberry bush So here I go again, improvising.