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raft and shore

here we are, once again
delirious and daft
with the same mistakes
thrown off of raft

never learned to swim
for pride was high
desperate, limbs flailed
and shore was nigh

drenched in self shame
with feet on ground
ignoring snide laughs
waiting, ships abound

here we are, once again
resolute and unwavering
learning new mistakes
for success most daring

power hungry

drunk with power these peasants
for the first time
great power and no responsibility

to stare down decent people
just cause
and snicker away at their plight

why is power so corrupt for newbs
who can’t reflect
an iota of self regulation

whiling away uneducated brains
on things random
crowning themselves kings

jealous

if i read what you have to say
am i to like it if it’s good
or should i be jealous
for you achieved what i couldn’t

the depth in your words
the pain in your lines
and all i can muster up
are some nonsensical rhymes

i am full of doubt and mediocrity
but you a wizard of words
my reverence for you is taking over
and yet can’t stop feeling jealous

more waiting

waiting for changes, automatic
is just stretching failure
what am i to do with anger near
and no soul sympathetic

the question is not unprepared
and answers known
but with confidence gone
why wonder if the heart is scared

a chance is needed, and that’s it
yet beats thump delaying plunge
and mind waiting to lunge
just to conquer defeat