Ten Haiku on Excess ©

Beware of extremes

Being good excessively

Has consequences


Never seeking fame

Doing good all of the time

May seem without risk


But life without risk

Prevents all contributions

Kills innovations


If you don’t step up

And work to repair the world

You will fail in life


Step out of the box

And risk your reputation

As a good person 


One person’s treasure

Is another person’s trash

Show them your respect


Learn tradition but

A tradition not challenged

Could leave you behind


New thoughts leading to

Excess of innovations

Breeds uncertainty


If you seize control

People may think you’re evil

Others see wisdom


Excessive control

Leads to the loss of freedom

And grief for us all

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