Controlled Suppression

Control your emotions,

After all, they’re all you have

Left of your animal side.

Be cold and calculating,

Suppress all attempts at expression,

And remain non-violent.

Emotions are uncivilised,

The remnants of some forgotten story.

Time for you to forget them.

Control your emotions,

Watch passively as they surge inside.

And hold your tongue fast.

They’re only mischief,

Guiding you up the garden path,

And down the social ladder.

Be hollow and steadfast,

Predictable, fair and transparent.

Know your limits.

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