Softer Voice

I have to remind myself to be kind – I wish it came more natural Too easy to be mean with my feelings unseen Like some ferocious animal Dr. Jekyll could have elected Not to turn into Mr. Hyde It’s a matter of choice And the softer voice Is the one must be your guide I have to relate to the things that I hate – I believe that’s called “compassion” Too easy to lie back while impulses attack Humanity’s last bastion Dr. Jekyll could have elected Not to change into Mr. Hyde It’s a matter of choice And the softer voice Is the one must be your guide Maybe the ultimate goal Is a modicum of self-control So the dark night of the soul Can be softer and brighter Could you speak in a softer voice?