February Update… in poetic form

I found myself writing poetry in physics class today as I reflected upon some of my successes (but mostly on my failures) in accomplishing my list of resolutions, goals, and plans for this year.  It started with “I fell off the train” because I remembered a similar phrase being used to describe alcoholics who kick the habit, but then start back up again.  I still don’t know the exact phraseology, but it worked for my metaphor, so I kept it.

i fell off the train

the train ran over me

i got up

-slowly-

just to see

the train slowed down for me

i ran and i ran

as fast as i can

intending to all over

start again

but there’s so much ground

along the way

i must make it up

and also pay

the price for falling 

though it’s over and done

and while I wish to death

the battle i’ve won,

sadly but truly

it’s only just begun…