Self Control
This is a poem that I wrote and published in 1998. It is about self control. It has helped me in many occasions in my own personal life when I overcame my struggle with self control. This is a very broad topic that can cover many areas, whether it is your love life, the way you think, your attitude, how others affect you, etc. Feel free to pass this along to others that you feel it will inspire.
Self Control (Written by Ryan)
Self Control can be a long journey
Sometimes going one way, sometimes another.
When the energy becomes so strong
Staying focused on the road can seem so long
For the path to self-control is continous
A never-ending phase
For when you've mastered one level
Another one comes and it makes you say
That you have more learning to do
I would be safe to speak
A lecture full of instructions
Of how to gain self control
The first lesson would be
For you to focus on yourself
Focus on what you can control
When we work on improving ourselves
We will truly be on that road to excel
Then I would say learn some wisdom
For he who is wise will carefully listen
And the wise will apply what they have heard
When it matches their own voice inside
This is truly a definite beginning
But there will be no ending
The rest of our lesson will be learned throughout our life
Sometimes experience is the only way
We all share a struggle with self control
In one way or another
It's normal to lose self control at times
So when it happens, don't look back
Move yourself forward and make time to relax
And remember, one of the best ways to conquer self control
Is to make improvements, but realizing that you are also human
As long as there is a balance, you will be alright
And conquering self control will be reachable in your sight
Ó Copyright 2008 by Advisor Ryan