Metamorphosis

In a dark, quiet room I sit and reflect,

On the things, I never meant to neglect,

Awry some things were because they were unchecked,

But correct them I must; let me introspect.

Many things happen over which there is no control,

Nevertheless, there is always a toll,

Which I pay and feel in my soul,

Leading to the reason I sometimes don't feel whole.

Do things differently I can,

But I must remember, I am only a man.

My memories I begin to scan,

As I try to formulate a new plan.

Discovering what in my life I miss,

Because happily, I intend to exist,

Overlook nothing without remiss,

Solving problems, one at a time I dismiss.

Being authentic, genuine and true,

Are all traits I continue to pursue,

Achieving them will never come out of the blue.

Deliberate and intentional I take my cue,

Until the day I feel complete through and through.

As I cannot live without air,

I promise never again to give in to despair.

Mental fortitude and emotional intelligence I develop with care,

For relationships, I give priority to repair.

Through all this the lessons I've learned,

Invaluable, never to be envious, quick to wrath or too proud.

Instead the virtues I choose to embody in mind and spirit,

Are humility, patience, gratitude and temperance.

To thy self forever be true,

A version of myself, I create anew.

Peace of mind and happiness, never together can they be,

But continuously I seek to improve until my mind and soul I can set free!

SaMmO - Kaizen

25-Jul-2021