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I Learnt To Control My Emotions

I used to get moved by your every word
I thought you meant everything you said
The disappointments were evident
For on you I was so dependent 
Then I learned to control my emotions 

I was so overwhelmed with you 
I took everything you did at heart
Folks out there even said I'm a fool
To allow you to tear me apart 
Then I learned to control my emotions 

The love I had for you was pure
I sincerely gave you my all 
You knew this for sure 
But you played me like ball
Then I learned to control my emotions 

I always felt I was insecure 
I envisaged this whole thing will end 
But I just wanted to endure 
And see if the problem we could mend
Then I learned to control my emotions 

I now know I am the problem 
Thank you for teaching me
On you I always put the blame 
Painting a picture for you to be
Then I learned to control my emotions 

I'm now going to work on myself 
And stop trying my best to fix you
Change can be initiated by one's self 
Certainly you will when your time is due
At last! I learnt to control my emotions.

Copyright © Emmanuel Obeng Yeboah | Year Posted 2020

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Cynthia Akwadah Date: 3/12/2025 9:06:00 PM This is an interesting poem. If you would give me permission for my Translation class, I would be intrigued to translate it into French. I would love to link up via email for further deliberations. Thank you. Login to Reply