Sometimes when you become very close
With friends and kinfolk conversation flows
Uninhibitedly. Emotions lean towards verbose
Remember there is a line not to be crossed
The right balance requires nothing is in overdose
Sometimes societal pressures push you gently
Towards doing things against your wishes. You mentally
Disagree. You cannot express yet want out eventually
Remember waiting in the wings is wasteful time
You might find yourself lingering in life perpetually
Sometimes someone may inadvertently play a role
Of giving advice that soothes your anger but injures the soul
Take a deep breath and think before you act. Your goal
Is to move on in life. Not hold on to hatreds and grudges
On hindsight satisfaction in letting go and forgiving is tenfold
Keeping distances from doubtful unscrupulous stuff
Keeping toxic peoples at arm’s length can be rough
You don’t know what is overboard and what is enough
Keep seeking good counsel. Keep conscience by your side
The tough keep going even when the going gets tough