| THE CYNIC |
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| Victory Close enough to see yet just out of reach Like a hand of solitaire dealt in an unfortunate order but for one or two changes I could have won Desire Tasting what one cannot eat Seeing what eludes your grasp Like window shopping knowing you could never afford what mocks you through the glass Memories Cruel reminders of lost youth To recall the innocence a time of simple joys Like one who once could run and now is paralyzed Wisdom A view from above of youthful foolishness A wistful wish for a second chance "If only I knew then what I know now" the flavor of regret |
| (c) 2004 Sheila W |