"Detached"
Standing in the shadoy circle,
Of a light pole in the dark,
I stare at the opaque lighting,
Of the glowing orb, so stark.


I think of dreams unrealized,
Of promises yet to break,
Of my courageous indifference,
For really no one's sake.


I think of my oblivion,
So lade back, so at ease,
The concept of not caring,
The opportunities I didn't seize.


I think of how I measure,
To standards, mostly mine,
The dreadful fear inside of me,
Of how I fall below the line.


I'll go on standing in the light,
So unattached and free,
Considering what I could have done,
Not what still could be.
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