Giving In

         
Grounded
upon a cement path
leaves lie
like words
scrambled and scattered
by the wind

You chase them
down the walk
but their wonder
is swept away
before the eager
can grab hold
to find no meaning

Too far away                                        
for the mind                                         
to reach
your venture ends
with a visit
to a vacant bench
And a leaf
         floats down
                   beside you

All your life
spent chasing
obstacles
on unseen strings
and the prize
you win
          is for giving in.

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