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Moderation Poems - Poems about Moderation

MORE OR LESS?
Recently has got me thinking... Why do I resort to drinking? Is it because I am lonely, Feeling like a one and only? Is it subject to depression Or some personal oppression? Maybe because it is legal? Does it soar me like an eagle For a short time there about Until I come to passing out? Ultimately, it's a choice Spoken in a certain voice That for...

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Categories: moderation, addiction, drink,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Moderation Vii
Lack of moderation in carnal pleasures condemns one to suffer great pains! © Demetrios Trifiatis 10 October 2022 - The above Monoku applies more to carnal pleasures. I see it from the ethical point of view. -...

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Categories: moderation, abuse, pain, passion,
Form: Monoku



Premium Member Moderation
Moderation and balance That is the key To unlocking life’s vault On how to live happily Sounds oh so simple Though I am yet to get it right Moderation I struggle with When tasty goodies are in sight I will keep on trying To balance and moderate Just as the saying goes “It is never too late”...

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Categories: moderation, fun,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Moderation and Justice
Justice, an unknown virtue would forever remain If moderation into our hearts, we cannot sustain! © Demetrios Trifiatis 05 September 2022...

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Categories: moderation, humanity, introspection, philosophy,
Form: Couplet
Creation of Moderation For New Nation
om dead Jesus raised were dumfounded and amazed His honor we praised vituperative in Congress what they revive they need to survive had stood on a bench were uneasy and did flinch when killer would lynch should hear choir sing along us they had to string our lunch we did bring from my deduction sermon docturnal instruction in mass production Does that sound familiar coming from Episcopalian priest. homily should be God from our...

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Categories: moderation, allegory, analogy,
Form: Haiku



Premium Member Moderation Ii
Moderation is the child of just thinking and the grandchild of wisdom. © Demetrios Trifiatis 16 May 2021...

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Categories: moderation, introspection, wisdom,
Form: Monoku
Premium Member Season Desist
Halloween - it starts Thanksgiving eats, Christmas treats, New Year's: Just. Say. No. Written 1 Jan 2020...

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Categories: moderation, christmas, food, holiday, new
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Barring Disaster
Pub - too much to drink Fingers slip, beer on the floor Self-moderation A note to my friends on Soup please don't drink to excess - but if you do, please don't drive! I want you around....

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Categories: moderation, drink,
Form: Senryu
Understanding
BELLIGERENCE AND SUBLIMATION ... The difference is this: The man is always ready to explode in punches, or bullets... The woman always exploding into a smile, in...

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Categories: moderation, allusion, analogy, conflict, identity,
Form: Prose Poetry
Wisdom, Justice and Moderation
There's construction on 400 Bed rolls under the junction Lights passing overhead Eyes shut but never rested With the film money rolling in, New homes are built With the overpass covering, some are sheltered from the rain Underneath 85, Just south of city lights are those still trudging through life Bed roll, holding dog close for the warmth to survive...

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Categories: moderation, symbolism,
Form: Free verse
Moderation
Walk the line All the time Don’t do bad Or be too glad For moderation is needed And your appetite not exceeded These are the rules to live by Go ahead and try. © Paul Warren Poetry...

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Categories: moderation, life,
Form: Ballad
Premium Member All Things In Moderation
All things in moderation, It's a good way to get along; For life it seems is a smorgasbord, Of work, play, strife and song. How can we enjoy a meal, If we only taste one dish? How can we have the fullness of life, With our mind set alone on one wish? Life is a serious matter, that's true. We must learn to earn...

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Categories: moderation, inspiration,
Form: Quatrain
Moderation In All Things, Ode To Daniel
Willful is shown as your gesture An indicator of strength Though part of it is recoil From the life that went before Be calm in your journey The destination does not count People and moments matter Enjoy every moment spent Know when to use your anger Applied right you will be strong Never, let time in memory Remove that...

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Categories: moderation, anger, angst, courage,
Form: Blank verse
Premium Member Alcohol: Moderation Is the Key
Alcohol is a culturally accepted drug Many drink alcohol at point in their lives Some only drink during social occasions Others may have an evening glass of wine Moderate alcohol consumption can reduce your risk of heart disease The benefit is not so great that a non-drinker should consider drinking alcohol About 1/3 of those drinking alcohol will develop problems with...

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Categories: moderation, health, drug,
Form: Light Verse
In Moderation
IN MODERATION By: William S. Labtis Anything….taken in excess is wrong! Physically, morally or legally! What may cause or uncaused you Un-ending indigestion, detestation protestation , exhaustion or exhumation! After that condemnation…is a word of caution! We may take it lightly or seriously Everything of anything maybe precariously Must be inconsideration always To a safety-net should command To seemingly good and blessedly We...

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Categories: moderation, character, prejudice,
Form: Free verse

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