Temperance

“Everythingin moderation,”

Citesthe model of restraint,

Dubbedthe perfect archetype of

Self-denialand temperance.

 

Admirable,this stoic manner,

Thissymbol of sobriety

Sacrificingsatisfaction for

Excessivevigilance.

 

Inthe mastery of forbearance

Iconfess a fatal flaw that

Leavesme less than perfect

Inthe realm of prohibition.

 

Iam no teetotaler

Pledgedto master and abstain,

ThoughI fall far and fair removed from

Blatantbreakout exhibition.

 

Findingabsolute control and

Tempered-toughdiscretion is

Morethan just a pastime.

It’sa permanent progression.