There is No Lack of Excuses

There is no lack of excuses

When we want to justify

The course our behavior took

Responsibility denied

I know but I was unhappy

Why should that have to be

I deserve to be happy

The problem is not with me

Or how about I’m in love

Uncomfortable, confused

Frightened or feeling lonely

Responsibility excused

Then there’s I’m only human

What kind of excuse is that

Are we not capable of more

Than settling to just react

Fulfillment is never had

When we would gratify self

So rise above reactions

Put your feelings on the shelf

What makes humans so special

Is we are able to decide

How we are going to react

When principles are applied

Paizli Palmrose © 2009