Our mistakes
Charles Fields II 1955 (Fort Bragg, NC)
After the blame game
has run its course,
from its most
naturally consistent point of view
conveniently catching us
defending our most optimistic,
at best mutually
indefensible positions
with the best of intention
however, skewed
short on initiative
to get beyond reasoning
as derelict as the uncertainty
of us as a pair, resigns us
to rushing heroically
Largely unprepared,
into the realm of
the unknown
Trying to cover
blind spots between us
Lacking a substantial base.
A tried, tested, and true
coping strategy,
when necessary
wisely, giving ground,
retreating into familiar territory,
to regroup… when panic sets in,
knowing when not
vested enough in each other.
To hold our ground
Now, as we are recuperating.
Deciding whether
we should take another chance.
Venturing forth once more,
At risk of losing heart
rooted in our failure
By not trying again,
to get it right
Rather than fold our hands,
give up on the idea of us…
and chalk it up
as just another round
Of experience
on our way
to that dream
As a soulmate coming
Into being
C2
Copyright ©2023 CEF2
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Submitted by Charles2 on August 25, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 1,125 |
Words | 243 |
Stanzas | 23 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2, 1 |
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