Stoicism

Why busy yourself with trivial matters Or waste your thoughts on climbing social ladders Fitting in line and always doing what you’re told Then forced to feel that regret when you’re wrinkly and old My path is different, not paved, yet seldom walked It requires great effort to be seen and unlocked The way of the stoic, many have heard of the word And is quickly discarded; perhaps viewed as absurd Not for the virtue, the ideals or contemplations But for the fact that it challenges rigid, lazy foundations It teaches you to internalize that life is love and pain Endure the bad and the good and try not to complain The premise is balance, wisdom, and acceptance To love working all your life for understanding and transcendence So love fiercely my friend and fight all of your battles Fill your mind with wisdom and unbind your needless shackles