A Chase In Vain Poem by Shannon Wade

I entertained the heart of possibilities
I danced in the arms of hope
I kissed the lips of desire
I stood firm against repeated mistakes
I drew the line at compromising my expectations
I refrained from damaging the stones we placed
Instead I walked through what looked like a door of opportunity
Despite the odds
I cradled my daydreams
tightly
As I fell
not too much like before
I held on to my dignity vigorously
Promising never to once more be stripped clean
Despite all my precautions
Despite my good intentions
The hopelessly painful novel continues
and one again
the jokes on me