the constant battle i fight everyday

is keeping my tongue out of the way

from causing misunderstandings to outright lies

this rascal can start more crap and i am running around putting out fires

sometimes i think it’s not part of me, and often it seems like it’s running away

but i try to catch up with it as quick as i can, stuff it with something

until my mind slows down and bridle that sucker until he calms down

or if that doesn’t work, i just won’t hang around

slippery little thing that likes to brag, throw grenades and asks if anyone wants to play tag

it’s very humbling to admit this fault, but the first step is admitting it and stop ignoring the costs

a battle i fight everyday