Humble Pie Eaten

Swollen to the brim with puny pride I take on the seamy side of life a ride That for me promises bliss When caution advises Analyzes and synthesizes The obsession with a stolen kiss. Thrown into total disarray On my knees I bend to pray Beseeching Providence In its omnipotence to grant Me wisdom never again to rant Nor direct against a foe an egregious lance with credence. Shaken to my foundation For my unwise consolidation I reconsider the way forward Charting in earnest a new course Drawing inspiration from a divine source I reject advice from a clumsy coward and his risible reward. Feeling forsaken and beaten Despite being love smitten I humbly submit To dictates and edicts that respect Perfect, select and deflect The temptation nonsense for me to permit and tweet.