Failure

Yet Again

Just one more defeat

to hang on the door,

brush off my coat and

track on the floor.

Settling for less

never hurt so much,

but that's how it is when 

you can't afford a crutch.

A prescribed pre-destiny

is all I can afford,

too bad it doesn't pay

for my room and board.

Worry got me here

and it can set me free,

if I just let go

it will let me be.

How many times

do I have to call

before you'll leave 

me and let me fall?

Guess I'll start again,

and see if I can change,

pick up the pieces and

try to arrange the pain.

Reviews

[CS]

Seems a lesson we must learn again and again until we get it right. I like this, John, easy to digest and relatable. I think we have all been there. It hits right in the gut as I read it...make an impact....and I appreciate that.