drifting in a zestless world of hypocrisy,
aching to dispel the lunacy
echoing with distorted imageries,
held in a bastille of utter carnage;
I’m abundantly devoted to
breaking free from what enslaves me.
acquire
wading through the necrotizing tenor
that binds me,
steadfastly drawing near, while
teetering on the confines of
my perilous mind and altruistic heart—
prodigiously culminating.
Taking back what the enemy stole.
If you cannot suppress a bad urge
To attack you, difficulties will surge
In tears you will be forced to submerge
As a successful man, you can't emerge
You must possess a truly great courage
By using optimism, life you must manage
Fear will surely cause maximum damage
As it can extremely perform real carnage
Wisely control your desire with determination
Let all negatively enticing suffer termination
Every bad thing be given a resolute elimination
Only full optimism must enjoy total domination!
Getting upset after a certain age is silly
That kind of unhappiness is highly costly
That will puncture your joy very abnormally
You must pump peace into your mind fully
If you repeat a mistake without learning a lesson
You are absolutely an incompetent foolish person
You must observe everything when you just listen
Then only chances of losing, you can wisely lessen.
Ah! The delicious delightful delectable smell of a wet dog.
Nothing like it.
If you do not have a dog, you can simulate this smell
By dunking a down pillow into a swimming pool for a few days.
Let it dry almost totally, but not completely and
Then try sleeping with it.
Wet dog smell.
Nothing like it.
I ought to know.
She is sitting on my lap as I type.
Sharpness of intellect,
future of select.
Acquire a new skill
Do not waste valuable time
Broaden your knowledge
Remember, it is all in the mind
Continue to occupy yourself
Visualize being a success
Just put your heart into everything
And give it your best
Acquire more knowledge
Continue to get ahead
Apply yourself a great deal
Brighten your world instead
Never stop improving
Ameliorate your vocabulary
Learning is a lifelong experience
Edify yourself greatly
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