Assertiveness

Power is born from a fearless thirst
Of fierce combustibility
That must be sated at all cost,
But begs responsibility.

Must admit to overstepping,
Hardly taking time for prepping or
Thinking through before accepting
Sense and sensibility.

Vaulting forward in a rush of
Mad disquiet brushed and flushed
And pounded into paltry dust
Til all control is lost.

Wait! Back up and start again.
Consider what it takes to win
And keep your conscience as a friend,
All while pondering the cost.

Nothing wrong with taking charge;
Someone has to do it.
But ego oft gets in the way
And before you know the score…
You blew it.

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