What is “addiction”?
Avoidance of reality, our very own fiction!
Anything that controls our life,
It can be fun things or may cause strife
It takes many forms
anything not done in moderation
Can be things against the norm
which makes it difficult to conform
Think about what is out of control …
How does it affect your life, your soul?
Why did you give it power?
Would stopping it make life less sour?
Live life in balance
Strengthen your talents
Give calm full range
You can make the change!
Don’t let unhealthy habits rule
You are precious, don’t be a fool!
Life is too short
so don’t get caught
With complications that fraught
give them the fling!
Moderate everything
makes life truly sing!
Change now, don’t get burnt!
Meditation can be learnt.
It’s about loving yourself
And caring for our health!
13.7.2005
Daily Prompt: Control
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[…] with another poem about addiction […]
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Love this! So meaningful. Everyone should read this and learn. 🙂
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This is wonderful, and you are a light, Kate….thanks for sharing 🙂
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I don’t think I have ever read a poem about addictions and self-control. Nice job!
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Kate, I love the way you speak your mind, the way you have done so much, but look where you come from says it all.
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Great poem, Kate! And the ending is so right on! Such wise words!
I take meditation walks…it is a very healing time and a time to think of those I love and wish them well.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Great description of addiction’s control. Breaking addictions and bad habits takes determination and control – and for me, prayer helps.
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Just noticed this was written in 2005. The message is so so so important. I hope your readers heed the advice.
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Really a great description and analysis of addiction…,
It does take away our control.. because we allow it to…
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Very nicely penned Kate. Words we can all relate to at some stage I’m sure.
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