Once bit, twice shy Twice-stung reluctantly dry They say pain is a good motivator But what about phantom pains? The fear of aggravating injury Or repeating the same mistake The … Continue reading New-found Paranoias
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The Sting of Halted Expectations
Small inconveniences More annoying than hurtful The aborted plans and wishful thinking Left under stifling heat I watched from afar but not far enough Actual experience different from expectations Both … Continue reading The Sting of Halted Expectations
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