Cognitive dissonance, oh what a strange dance
A mind at war with its own beliefs, a conflicted trance
Believing one thing, yet doing another
A tug of war, without any winner
The discomfort sets in, an uneasy feeling
As the mind tries to make sense of the conflicting dealing
Rationalization and justification begin to reign
As the mind tries to ease the intellectual pain
But deep down, the heart still knows
The truth that the mind tries to oppose
A battle of wills, a constant fight
Between what is wrong and what is right
Cognitive dissonance, a challenge to overcome
A chance to reflect and face what's to come
To realign our beliefs and actions in harmony
And find peace within, a true sense of integrity.
©jamielong
J